• The bulk of the microorganisms that form the biofilm are Streptococcus mutans and other anaerobes, though the precise composition varies by location in the mouth. (wikipedia.org)
  • In these biofilms, Streptococcus mutans is regarded as a pioneer colonizer adhering to the salivary pellicle via specific surface adhesins. (medscape.com)
  • Chronic wounds are associated with the presence of bacterial biofilm and various honeys are effective at inhibiting the development of biofilms comprised of wound-associated pathogens including P. aeruginosa , S. aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes . (medscape.com)
  • Growth inhibition of oral disease-causing Streptococcus Sp. (biomedres.info)
  • Streptococcus mutans ( S. mutans ) is known as a major causative organism among the bacterial biofilm on the tooth surface [ 5 ]. (biomedres.info)
  • For the biofilm assay, strain 719, a field isolate of A. pleuropneumoniae serovar 1, was mixed with swine isolates of Streptococcus suis , Bordetella bronchiseptica , Pasteurella multocida , Staphylococcus aureus or Escherichia coli , and deposited in 96-well microtiter plates. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Biofilms are pathogens (10). (cdc.gov)
  • The present study describes the antimicrobial activities of boswellic acid molecules against oral cavity pathogens. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA), which exhibited the most potent antibacterial activity, was further evaluated in time kill studies, mutation prevention frequency, postantibiotic effect (PAE) and biofilm susceptibility assay against oral cavity pathogens. (biomedcentral.com)
  • AKBA exhibited an inhibitory effect on all the oral cavity pathogens tested (MIC of 2-4 μg/ml). (biomedcentral.com)
  • AKBA can be useful compound for the development of antibacterial agent against oral pathogens and it has great potential for use in mouthwash for preventing and treating oral infections. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Several microorganisms inhabit the human oral cavity, and there is always a risk of infection with bacterial pathogens associated with the oral cavity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The current research targeting microbial biofilm inhibition has attracted a great deal of attention, and the search for effective antimicrobial agents against these oral pathogens could lead to identification of new agents for the prevention of dental caries and periodontal diseases arising out of dental plaque formation [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Biofilms that contain pathogens have been challenging to control. (researchgate.net)
  • The pathogenicity of the periodontal biofilm is highly dependent on a few key species, of which Porphyromonas gingivalis is considered to be one of the most important pathogens. (intechopen.com)
  • Evidence suggests that it is the early host-inflammatory and immune responses to the oral microbiota that changes the subgingival environment and favors the emergence of periodontal opportunistic pathogens during the development of periodontitis. (intechopen.com)
  • In conclusion, A. pleuropneumoniae apparently is able to satisfy the requirement of pyridine compounds through of other swine pathogens by cross-feeding, which enables A. pleuropneumoniae to grow and form multi-species biofilms. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Evaluation of periodontal pathogens in amniotic fluid and the role of periodontal disease in pre-term birth and low birth weight. (wjoud.com)
  • These bacteria, as well as leukocytes, neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes, are part of the normal oral cavity and contribute to the individual's health. (wikipedia.org)
  • These microorganisms all occur naturally in the oral cavity and are normally harmless. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some of the best characterized biofilms are those of the oral cavity that comprise the dental plaque. (medscape.com)
  • The goal of this concept is to encourage research to better understand bacteriophage biology in the oral cavity and to support eventual development of therapeutics. (nih.gov)
  • Despite the high abundance of bacteriophage in the oral cavity, they continue to be overlooked as mediators of health and disease. (nih.gov)
  • An increased understanding of the role of bacteriophage in the oral cavity could lead to the development and use of phage therapy. (nih.gov)
  • The human oral cavity provides a portal of entry for viruses and bacteria. (nih.gov)
  • Metagenomics studies have identified a large population of viruses in the oral cavity, many of which were identified as bacteriophage--up to 10 8 phages exist in 1 ml of human saliva. (nih.gov)
  • Despite the high abundance of bacteriophage in the oral cavity, their role as critical determinants of bacterial population structure/ecology and virulence remains unknown. (nih.gov)
  • The ability of bacteriophage to penetrate biofilms has been shown to be more efficient than some antimicrobial treatments for biofilm removal, indicating that phages may serve as useful anti-bacterial agents in the oral cavity. (nih.gov)
  • Although increasing knowledge suggests that bacteriophage play important roles in regulating microbial ecosystems, bacteriophage-bacteria interactions in the human oral cavity remains less understood. (nih.gov)
  • In 2021, NIAID supported 12 grants to address key knowledge gaps in the development of phages as preventative and therapeutic tools for bacterial infections, none of which include the oral cavity. (nih.gov)
  • The oral cavity is an ideal place to study landscape ecology because of the variety of landscapes, the dynamic nature of plaque biofilm development, and the easy access to biofilm material. (frontiersin.org)
  • 1) to illustrate how landscape ecology can be used to clarify the two most prominent microbiologically induced infections in the oral cavity, and (2) how studies of oral microbiology can be used to enhance the understanding of landscape ecology. (frontiersin.org)
  • The principal challenge and the focus of this overview is how the concept "everything is everywhere but the environment selects" could be valid in the oral cavity ( 3 , 4 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • This is particularly testable for microbes that find their way to the oral cavity where the mouth is the entryway to a multitude of agents but ultimately embraces a select group of specific taxa, while most of the elements that enter the oral cavity are transient ( 1 , 5 , 6 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The oral cavity is the first passage to the digestive tract with functions of ingesting, chewing, and sending food down to the pharynx. (biomedres.info)
  • For this reason, the oral cavity creates an environment that is suitable for bacterial growth both nutritionally and physiologically, thereby providing an ideal place for many bacteria to thrive in [ 1 ]. (biomedres.info)
  • Overall, more than 30 species of bacteria are separated in the oral cavity, and the types and ratios of oral bacteria are constantly changing depending on each individual's age, health status, dietary status, and hygiene status [ 2 ]. (biomedres.info)
  • 7 As such, oral health professionals will need to be knowledgeable on how the oral cavity is linked to systemic diseases and cancers. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
  • Swallowed saliva, ingested food, and fluids spread the microbiota of the oral cavity, providing a passage to the gastrointestinal tract. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
  • The oral cavity harbors hundreds of microbial species that are present either as planktonic cells, or incorporated into biofilms. (researchgate.net)
  • The Microbiota associated with the human oral cavity represent a collective-interactive group of microbial species, mainly composed of bacteria ( Firmicutes, Bacillus, Proteobacteria , and Actinomycetes ) but also with some protozoa, fungi, and viral species, and is one of the most complex microbial communities in the human body 1,2 . (wcrj.net)
  • These microorganisms are closely associated and disposed of as biofilm in different distinct habitats of the oral cavity, such as the tongue, teeth, mucosal surfaces, so that about 6-7 different microbiotas are present in the mouth, with the tongue dorsum showing the main extensive microbial community in the oral cavity. (wcrj.net)
  • Trillions of microorganisms inhabit different parts of the body, such as the skin, gastrointestinal tract, oral cavity, respiratory tract, and urogenital tract. (medicallabnotes.com)
  • The human oral microbiome refers to an ecological community of symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms found in the oral cavity. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • The oral cavity is an environment that provides various biological niches, such as the teeth, tongue, and oral mucosa. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • The oral cavity is the gateway between the external environment and the human body, maintaining oral homeostasis, protecting the mouth, and preventing disease. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Oral cavity and the composition of oral microbiome. (encyclopedia.pub)
  • Oral bacteria in the oral cavity of patients with compromised immune system can easily become pathogenic and cause acute necrotizing gingivitis. (microbiologyclass.net)
  • Acute allergic gingivitis (AAG) is usually caused by hypersensitivity reactions of the teeth that may be due to the constituents of the type of tooth pastes used or other cosmetics that enters the oral cavity. (microbiologyclass.net)
  • 1988). In addition, the numerous ulcerative and nonulcerative conditions that affect the oral cavity (Aldous and Aldous 1991, Coates et al. (nih.gov)
  • Other oral conditions, unexpected in the oral cavity, have been noted in the early stages of HIV infection. (nih.gov)
  • Beyond epidemiological associations, independent lines of experimental evidence support the hypothesis that bacteria associated with diseases of the oral cavity contribute to neurodegeneration. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Oral bacteria and bacteria closely related to those found in the oral cavity have been found at a higher frequency post mortem in the brains of patients with AD than in those of patients who did not have AD [ 9 , 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • If oral health is linked to neurodegeneration, it is plausible that bacteria found in the oral cavity play a causal role in establishing this link. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Oral health is essential to overall health, and systemic diseases and their treatment often cause significant oral manifestations. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
  • Those that are pathogenic microbes can result in oral infections, and at times initiate systemic diseases. (researchgate.net)
  • For landscape ecologists, who have a limited background in oral health, this overview will describe the unique features of oral microbial patterns as they relate to the two most prevalent dental diseases, caries and periodontitis ( 1 , 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) context of a previously identified periodontitis-associated locus is investigated, and its association with microbial, biologic, and periodontal disease clinical parameters is examined. (nih.gov)
  • A 2019 survey found that two-thirds of patients with severe periodontitis were unaware of the correlation to systemic disease or the benefits of treating the disease with periodontal therapy. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
  • 5 Periodontal diseases are very common among adults between the ages of 45 and 64, with one in 10 experiencing severe periodontitis. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
  • Background: There is an urgent need for innovative strategies to combat the two most common dental diseases of mankind namely dental caries and periodontitis. (jbclinpharm.org)
  • Group I included pregnant study participants with GDM and periodontitis, who underwent oral hygiene instructions (OHI) throughout the study. (wjoud.com)
  • The detrimental effect of microorganisms on host periodontal tissues lead to periodontitis. (wjoud.com)
  • Gingivitis can be acute or chronic in occurrence depending on the level of the microbial infection, and it does not bring about a permanent loss or destruction of any of the dental structures as is applicable in other forms of dental infection such as in periodontitis or dental caries (decay). (microbiologyclass.net)
  • Addressing this gap in knowledge around the role of phages in the oral environment will not only allow for a better understanding of oral microbiome ecology but may also provide potential novel therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of oral disease. (nih.gov)
  • We specifically identify key anthropological perspectives that integrate sociocultural, epidemiological, genetic, and environmental factors that shape the oral microbiome and its interactions with NPDs. (frontiersin.org)
  • Microbiome research has been driven by new revelations regarding the complex interactions which contribute to human health and disease, particularly in the global rise of neuropsychiatric disorders (NPDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) ( 1 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Normal flora, also known as the microbiota or microbiome, refers to the diverse and abundant community of microorganisms that reside in and on the human body, as well as in various other organisms and ecological niches. (medicallabnotes.com)
  • But do we actually comprehend the complexity of the oral microbiome? (todaysrdh.com)
  • Oral Microbiome Related Diseases" Encyclopedia , https://encyclopedia.pub/entry/12380 (accessed December 11, 2023). (encyclopedia.pub)
  • The results from this pilot study provide suggestive evidence that alterations in the subgingival microbiome are associated with changes in cognitive function, and provide support for an expanded analysis of the role of the oral microbiome in dementia. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Experimental animal models have been proposed for the study of periodontal disease, such as the muridae, which has been widely used for this purpose. (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition, the histological, microbiological, and clinical aspects of periodontal disease in rats are similar to those observed in humans 2,3 . (bvsalud.org)
  • The induction of periodontal disease in rats is greatly facilitated by placing a ligature or elastic ring around the molars in a subgengival position 4,6 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Understanding this dynamic in relationship to caries and periodontal disease is the focus of this review. (frontiersin.org)
  • The oral health professional portion will be divided into 4 sections related to caries and periodontal disease. (frontiersin.org)
  • This review will center on key oral diseases caries and periodontal disease. (frontiersin.org)
  • Gum disease, likewise called periodontal disease, is an infection brought on by germs, bloodsuckers, as well as infections. (healthdigesthq.com)
  • Periodontal disease is today considered to play a significant role in various systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). (intechopen.com)
  • 13 ] found that elevated antibody levels to periodontal disease bacteria were observed in subjects years before cognitive impairment, suggesting that periodontal disease could potentially contribute to the risk of AD onset or progression. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Importantly manuka honey was able to effectively disrupt and completely remove established biofilms of S. pyogenes in vitro . (medscape.com)
  • Several respiratory tract infections are associated with biofilm formation, and A. pleuropneumoniae has the ability to form biofilms in vitro. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Dental plaque is also known as microbial plaque, oral biofilm, dental biofilm, dental plaque biofilm or bacterial plaque biofilm. (wikipedia.org)
  • In infected wounds, biofilms can be incredibly difficult to remove as they are intrinsically resistant to antimicrobial treatment and often systemic antibiotics do not effectively reach the wound bed where the microorganisms reside as a consequence of vascular damage. (medscape.com)
  • Fungal biofilm-asso- ciated infections are frequently refractory to conventional iensis possesses a readily inducible fluconazole resistance therapy because of resistance to antimicrobial agents. (cdc.gov)
  • Candida show uniform resistance to a wide spectrum of the The devices become colonized by the microorganisms that currently available conventional antifungal agents, which form a biofilm of cells, the detachment of which can result implies that antimicrobial drugs that specifically target in septicemia (2-5,8,9,14,15). (cdc.gov)
  • We conducted to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of the Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract on oral diseaseinducing bacteria. (biomedres.info)
  • Among the natural products used, the antimicrobial effect of the Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract has been reportedly limited to food-related microorganisms [ 8 ]. (biomedres.info)
  • Below is a summary of the bacteria that may be present during the phases of plaque maturation: Early biofilm: primarily Gram-positive cocci Older biofilm (3-4 days): increased numbers of filaments and fusiforms 4-9 days undisturbed: more complex flora with rods, filamentous forms 7-14 days: Vibrio species, spirochetes, more Gram-negative organisms Dental plaque is considered a biofilm adhered to the tooth surface. (wikipedia.org)
  • After some growth of early colonisers, the biofilm becomes more compliant to other species of bacteria, known as late colonisers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Speculations about the ecologic advan- commonly used antifungal drugs such as C. krusei , C. tages of forming a biofilm include protection from the glabrata , C. lusitaniae , and the newest Candida species, environment, nutrient availability, metabolic cooperation, C. dubliniensis, have emerged as substantial opportunistic and acquisition of new genetic traits (3,17). (cdc.gov)
  • Since our focus is on oral microbiology, the main contention regarding oral microbiology is that one oral habitat can house a niche community with a unique set of microbial species that will respond to available resources within that habitat differently than another set of microbial species ( 7 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Materials and methods Biofilms of five bacterial species were developed on hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces whilst salivary-based biofilm was grown on tooth enamel. (researchgate.net)
  • 1 Scientists have unveiled over 700 different species that colonize in our oral cavities. (todaysrdh.com)
  • Virtually all bacteria can grow as a biofilm, and multi-species biofilms are the most common form of microbial growth in nature. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The live and dead populations, and the matrix composition of multi-species biofilms were also characterized using fluorescent markers and enzyme treatments. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Candidiasis is a most commonly diseases caused by Candida albicans species. (juniperpublishers.com)
  • S. mutans and other anaerobes are the initial colonisers of the tooth surface, and play a major role in the establishment of the early biofilm community. (wikipedia.org)
  • Dental plaque is a biofilm of microorganisms (mostly bacteria, but also fungi) that grows on surfaces within the mouth. (wikipedia.org)
  • The human mouth is a sodden ecosystem housing billions of microorganisms − mostly bacteria − burrowing in our gingiva, living within plaque, and surviving on our tongues. (todaysrdh.com)
  • Biofilm-associated tor that is associated with nosocomial Candida infections. (cdc.gov)
  • Most manifestations of can- biofilm-associated infections are needed. (cdc.gov)
  • The use of drugs effective in implanted devices are troublesome and the most frequent- combating biofilm-associated infections could lead to major ly encountered. (cdc.gov)
  • One of the most common is oral denture developments in the treatment of fungal implant infections. (cdc.gov)
  • SYNOPSIS mon, such as urinary tract infections, catheter infections, child middle-ear infections, and dental plaque, to more threatening infections, such as endocarditis and infections of heart valves (16,19). (cdc.gov)
  • Conversely, oral infections may raise the risk of morbidities, including cancer. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
  • Anacardium occidentale leaf can act as a good alternative to standard drugs as a treatment for dental plaque and other infections caused by these bacteria. (i-scholar.in)
  • For example, because involvement of the gingiva is common, early non-Hodgkin's lymphoma lesions are frequently mis- taken for common periodontal or dental infections (Epstein and Silverman 1992). (nih.gov)
  • Faced with the increase resistance of microorganisms to antimicrobials has increased the studies of medicinal plants as an alternative agent for treatments and prevention of infections. (juniperpublishers.com)
  • This alarming growth of multi resistant bacterial infections due to the excessive use of antimicrobials spectrum has been a factor that has favored the dissemination, mainly of microorganisms of the genus Candida , increasing their chances of causing diseases [6]. (juniperpublishers.com)
  • It is a disease caused by interactions of bacteria in the biofilm on the tooth surface with food and saliva. (biomedres.info)
  • Plaque and biofilm are developed when microorganisms and also proteins from saliva mix together. (healthdigesthq.com)
  • Corynebacteria is the bacteria believed to extract the calcium from saliva, creating the calculus that dental hygienists so diligently remove. (todaysrdh.com)
  • Dental plaque is a biofilm that attaches to tooth surfaces, restorations and prosthetic appliances (including dentures and bridges) if left undisturbed. (wikipedia.org)
  • Biofilms can be found in every ecosystem including natural, engineered and pathogenic settings. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Oral microbiota can directly access the bloodstream during toothbrushing, tooth extraction, or mastication. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
  • A key to these unknowns may lie within the vast communities of bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the body (microbiota), which are intimately linked with health and disease. (frontiersin.org)
  • Parallel studies examining oral microbiota and their connections to the brain also suggest that microbes in the mouth can similarly influence NPD outcomes. (frontiersin.org)
  • However, the mechanisms and pathways that illuminate how oral microbiota and brain communicate in NPDs remain unknown. (frontiersin.org)
  • Here, we review identified mechanisms and pathways that oral microbiota use to engage the brain, and we lay the theoretical foundation for an oral-microbiota-brain axis (OMBA). (frontiersin.org)
  • Specifically, we examine established neuroinflammatory and immune system activation responses that underpin interactions between the oral microbiota and the central nervous system (CNS), detailing four specific mechanisms: (1) microbial and metabolite escape, (2) neuroinflammation, (3) CNS signaling, and (4) response to neurohormones. (frontiersin.org)
  • In recent years, within the extensive research regarding human microbiota and chronic diseases, new medical and laboratory technologies have played a crucial role in understanding more complex biological pathways between human cells and microbes. (wcrj.net)
  • in fact, healthy people from different countries with different alimentary habits have similar compositions of oral microbiota, in this condition microorganisms coexisting in normal human tissues and provide proper functional activity in the host. (wcrj.net)
  • Disruptions in this balance, such as alterations in the gut microbiota, have been associated with various health issues, including gastrointestinal disorders , autoimmune diseases , and metabolic disorders . (medicallabnotes.com)
  • Researchers are exploring the potential therapeutic applications of manipulating the microbiota to treat or prevent various diseases. (medicallabnotes.com)
  • While NIDCR supports a robust portfolio on oral microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses, there is a distinct gap in research related to phages. (nih.gov)
  • These microorganisms include bacteria , viruses , fungi , and even some single-celled organisms. (medicallabnotes.com)
  • Som infeksjonssykdom kan periodontitt tenkes å fremme systemiske lidelser via subgingival biofilm (plakk) og ved å tjene som reservoar for cytokiner. (tannlegetidende.no)
  • To investigate the potential association between oral health and cognitive function, a pilot study was conducted to evaluate high throughput DNA sequencing of the V3 region of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene for determining the relative abundance of bacterial taxa in subgingival plaque from older adults with or without dementia. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Subgingival plaque samples were obtained from ten individuals at least 70 years old who participated in a study to assess oral health and cognitive function. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bacterial populations found in the subgingival plaque were identified and assessed with respect to the cognitive status and oral health of the participants who provided the samples. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The body's action to increased microorganisms near the gum tissues is to send immune cells and also healing cells to the location. (healthdigesthq.com)
  • In the case where oral cells and tissues have counter- parts in other parts of the body, oral changes may indicate a common pathological process. (nih.gov)
  • MGO was observed to penetrate and disrupt biofilms of both Proteus mirabilis and Enterobacter cloacae . (medscape.com)
  • In P. aeruginosa , biofilm inhibition is meditated in a lectin-like manner, suggesting that the sugar components perhaps provide a mechanical means of inhibiting bacterial adherence. (medscape.com)
  • Resident flora, also known as indigenous flora or normal flora, refers to the microorganisms that typically inhabit a particular anatomical site on or within the human body for an extended period, often throughout a person's life. (medicallabnotes.com)
  • The NIH common fund Human Virome Program (HVP) is under development and aims to characterize the many viruses that reside inside us without causing disease and to improve our understanding of how they impact human health. (nih.gov)
  • The following table provides a more detailed (six-step) explanation of biofilm formation: Different types of bacteria are normally present in the mouth. (wikipedia.org)
  • [ 39 ] Conversely in S. pyogenes this process appears to rely, in part, on the differential expression of two major surface adhesins that are known to have a role in biofilm development. (medscape.com)
  • This tightens the vessels, which can cause strokes, cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular disease, and also inadequate blood circulation in the extremities. (healthdigesthq.com)
  • There is considerable evidence that links poor oral health to chronic conditions namely diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and pregnancy complications (preterm low‑birth weight). (jbclinpharm.org)
  • Oral disease, cardiovascular disease and systemic inflammation. (microbiologyclass.net)
  • members of the genus also produce a filamentous type of Biofilms are universal, complex, interdependent com- growth (pseudohyphae) (1). (cdc.gov)
  • The ability of this genus to bind to other early colonizers and to host oral matrices may confer an opportunity to viridians streptococci in establishing early dental plaque [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Discussion Foam mouthwash demonstrated a significant impact on growing biofilm when compared against saline solution. (researchgate.net)
  • The body's body immune system launches contaminants and also various other byproducts that ruin tissue in order to deal with microorganisms. (healthdigesthq.com)
  • These microorganisms are part of the body's natural microbial community and coexist with the host without causing disease under normal conditions. (medicallabnotes.com)
  • HIV Infection The progressive destruction of the body's immune system by HIV leads to a number of oral lesions, such as oral candidiasis and oral hairy leukoplakia, that have been used not only in diagnosis but also in determining specific stages of HIV infection (CDC 1992, 1994, Montaner et al. (nih.gov)
  • Oral Microbiol Immunol 2008;23(4):348-351. (wjoud.com)
  • However, failure to remove plaque by regular tooth-brushing allows them to proliferate unchecked and thereby build up in a thick layer, which can by virtue of their ordinary metabolism cause any of various dental diseases for the host. (wikipedia.org)
  • For example, bacteria in plaque can be more resistant to antibiotics and turn on parts of their metabolism only in this biofilm. (todaysrdh.com)
  • Interestingly enough, dental biofilm is comprised mostly of DNA. (todaysrdh.com)
  • 5 The bacterial biofilm adheres to the teeth, causing a chronic bacterial infection that is destructive to the gingiva and supporting bone. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
  • Oral Manifestations of HIV Infection and of Osteoporosis The mouth can serve as an early warning system, diagnostic of systemic infectious disease and predic- tive of its progression, such as with HIV infection. (nih.gov)
  • 1991). Oral candidiasis may be the first sign of HIV infection and often occurs as part of the initial phase of infection-the acute HIV syndrome (Tindall et al. (nih.gov)
  • 1994). It also appears to be the most common oral manifesta- tion in pediatric HIV infection (Kline 1996, Leggott Linkages with General Health 1995, Ramos-Gomez et al. (nih.gov)
  • [ 39-43 ] In each case, high concentrations exceeding the MIC for planktonic bacteria were required to completely inhibit biofilm development. (medscape.com)
  • Conclusions Foam mouthwash can be a convenient on-the-go format of oral care products that can be used after meals or when needed to reduce the risk of biofilm-associated oral conditions. (researchgate.net)
  • Chronic rhinosinusitis is one of the more common chronic diseases in the United States, and it affects those of all ages. (medscape.com)
  • The imbalance of oral microflora, normally called dysbiosis, has been strictly correlated with the genesis of different chronic diseases such as cancer 3 . (wcrj.net)
  • Oral hygiene is important as dental biofilms may become acidic causing demineralization of the teeth (also known as dental caries) or harden into dental calculus (also known as tartar). (wikipedia.org)
  • These microorganisms colonize the pockets between the teeth as well as periodontals, slowly destroying the cells. (healthdigesthq.com)
  • Both plaque and biofilm can harm teeth as well as other structures in the mouth, as well as if left unattended, can bring about the development of calculus (hard deposits) on the teeth. (healthdigesthq.com)
  • During rou- tine oral examinations and perhaps in future screen- ing tests, radiographic or magnetic resonance imag- ing of oral bone may be diagnostic of early osteo- porotic changes in the skeleton. (nih.gov)
  • Biofilms represent a mode of bacterial growth that is ubiquitous in nature and problematic in the medical environment and in human disease. (medscape.com)
  • Growth as a biofilm is considered to be a protective mode that allows for survival in hostile environments [ 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Candida biofilms include those occurring on devices such and in infected patients, strongly suggesting that C. dublin- as indwelling intravascular catheters. (cdc.gov)
  • Candida biofilms are highly relevant for public health (4,7,15-18). (cdc.gov)
  • Despite many discoveries over the past 20 years regarding the etio-pathogenesis of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, as well as significant advances in our understanding of microbial biofilms, the incidence of these pathologies still continues to rise. (researchgate.net)
  • These microorganisms tend to be relatively stable in terms of composition and abundance. (medicallabnotes.com)
  • SEM imaging confirmed oral biofilm removal from the enamel surface after a 5 s rinse with the foam mouthwash. (researchgate.net)
  • Growing biofilms were more susceptible to the action of the foam mouthwash, which justifies after-meal use of the mouthwash when traditional dentifrices may not be accessible. (researchgate.net)
  • In addition to being highly efficient against biofilms, bacteriophage are strain specific and easy to isolate and manipulate, making them an ideal candidate to serve as a therapeutic. (nih.gov)
  • this is more likely where biofilms are present as these microbial communities are inherently more resistant to treatment. (medscape.com)
  • immature 4 h biofilm was less resistant than 24 h biofilm. (researchgate.net)