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Food-borne enterococci integrate into oral biofilm: an in vivo study.
Journal of endodontics - 1 Nov 2010
Al-Ahmad Ali, Maier Julia, Follo Marie, Spitzmüller Bettina, Wittmer Annette, Hellwig Elmar, Hübner Johannes, Jonas Daniel
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INTRODUCTION: Enterococci, particularly Enterococcus faecalis, are still a primary concern in endodontic infections. To date, enterococci have been considered to be only transiently present in the oral cavity. The aim of this study was to examine whether different enterococci from food are able to reside in oral biofilm. METHODS: Six healthy volunteers wore dental splints loaded with enamel slabs. After 3 days,...
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