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Metagenomic Analysis of Dental Plaque on Pit and Fissure Sites With and Without Caries Among Adolescents
27 Oct 2021
Abstract excerpt
Caries is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases worldwide and is driven by the dysbiosis of dental biofilms adhering to tooth surfaces. The pits and fissured surfaces are the most susceptible sites of caries. However, information on the taxonomic composition and functional characteristics of the plaque microbiota in the pit and fissure sites is very limited. This study aimed to use metagenomic sequencing...
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