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Urease and Dental Plaque Microbial Profiles in Children.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Morou-Bermudez Evangelia, Rodriguez Selena, Bello Angel S, Dominguez-Bello Maria G
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Urease enzymes produced by oral bacteria generate ammonia, which can have a significant impact on the oral ecology and, consequently, on oral health. To evaluate the relationship of urease with dental plaque microbial profiles in children as it relates to dental caries, and to identify the main contributors to this activity. METHODS: 82 supragingival plaque samples were collected from 44 children at...
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