Oral Biofilms
Biofilms are highly organized polymicrobial communities that are embedded in an extracellular matrix and formed on natural and artificial surfaces. In the oral cavity, biofilms are formed not only on natural teeth, but also on restorative materials, prosthetic constructions, and dental implants. Oral diseases like caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, and also pulp inflammation are associated with biofilms. This publication is an up-to-date overview on oral biofilms from different clinically relevant perspectives. Experts comprising basic researchers and clinicians report on recent research relating to biofilms – from general summaries to recommendations for daily clinical work. This book covers all aspects of oral biofilms, including models used in the laboratory, biofilms in dental water unit lines, periodontal and peri-implant biofilms, caries-related biofilms, halitosis, endodontic biofilms, and Candida infections, as well as biofilms on dental materials and on orthodontic appliances. Several chapters deal with anti-biofilm therapy, from the efficacy of mechanical methods and the use of antimicrobials, to alternative concepts.
This publication is particularly recommended to dental medicine students, practitioners, other oral healthcare professionals, and scientists with an interest in translational research on biofilms.
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1 - 11: BiofilmsBySigrun EickSigrun EickDepartment of Periodontology, Laboratory of Oral Microbiology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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12 - 18: Biofilms in Dental Unit Water LinesByGunnar DahlenGunnar DahlenOral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, SwedenSearch for other works by this author on:
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19 - 29: The Impact of the pH Value on Biofilm FormationByLara B. Schultze;Lara B. SchultzeaDepartment of Periodontology, Laboratory of Oral Microbiology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Alejandra Maldonado;Alejandra MaldonadoaDepartment of Periodontology, Laboratory of Oral Microbiology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Adrian Lussi;Adrian LussibSchool of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandcDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Medical Center, Freiburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Anton Sculean;Anton SculeanaDepartment of Periodontology, Laboratory of Oral Microbiology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Sigrun EickSigrun EickaDepartment of Periodontology, Laboratory of Oral Microbiology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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30 - 37: Biofilm Models to Study the Etiology and Pathogenesis of Oral DiseasesByThomas Thurnheer;Thomas ThurnheerClinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Pune Nina PaquéPune Nina PaquéClinic of Conservative and Preventive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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38 - 52: Biofilm Models for the Evaluation of Dental TreatmentBySigrun EickSigrun EickDepartment of Periodontology, Laboratory of Oral Microbiology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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53 - 64: Cariogenic Biofilms and Caries from Birth to Old AgeByMonika Astasov-Frauenhoffer;Monika Astasov-FrauenhofferResearch Department, University Center for Dental Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Eva M. KulikEva M. KulikResearch Department, University Center for Dental Medicine, University of Basel, Basel, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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65 - 73: Supragingival Biofilm: Toothpaste and ToothbrushesByBarbara Cvikl;Barbara CviklaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry, Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, AustriaSearch for other works by this author on:Adrian LussiAdrian LussibSchool of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandcDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Medical Centre, Freiburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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74 - 79: Actual Concepts for Individual Interdental Biofilm RemovalByHolger F.R. JentschHolger F.R. JentschCentre for Periodontology, Department for Cariology, Endodontology and Periodontology, University Hospital of Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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80 - 90: Arginine: A Weapon against Cariogenic Biofilm?BySigrun Eick;Sigrun EickaLaboratory of Oral Microbiology, Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Adrian LussiAdrian LussibSchool of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandcDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Medical Centre, Freiburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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91 - 97: Oral Mouth Rinses against Supragingival Biofilm and Gingival InflammationByNicole Birgit ArweilerNicole Birgit ArweilerDepartment of Periodontology and Peri-Implant Diseases, Philipps-University of Marburg, UKGM, Marburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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98 - 104: Peri-Implant Diseases: Characteristics of the Microbiota and of the Host Response in Humans – A Narrative ReviewByEric Schmid;Eric SchmidDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Sigrun Eick;Sigrun EickDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Anton Sculean;Anton SculeanDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Giovanni E. SalviGiovanni E. SalviDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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105 - 118: Mechanical Removal of the Biofilm: Is the Curette Still the Gold Standard?ByKlaus-Dieter Bastendorf;Klaus-Dieter BastendorfaDr. Strafela-Bastendorf Dental Practice, Eislingen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Nadine Strafela-Bastendorf;Nadine Strafela-BastendorfaDr. Strafela-Bastendorf Dental Practice, Eislingen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Adrian LussiAdrian LussibSchool of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandcDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Medical Centre, Freiburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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119 - 132: Antibiotics against Periodontal BiofilmsByArndt GuentschArndt GuentschMarquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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133 - 143: Effectiveness of Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Periodontal and Peri-Implant DiseasesByAnton Sculean;Anton SculeanaDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Herbert Deppe;Herbert DeppebDepartment of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Munich, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Richard Miron;Richard MironaDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Frank Schwarz;Frank SchwarzcDepartment of Oral Surgery and Implantology, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Center for Dentistry and Oral Medicine, Frankfurt, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Georgios Romanos;Georgios RomanosdDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, USASearch for other works by this author on:Raluca CosgareaRaluca CosgareaeDepartment of Periodontology, Cariology and Preventive Dentistry, University of Bonn, Bonn, GermanyfDepartment of Periodontology and Peri-Implant Diseases, University of Marburg, Marburg, GermanygDepartment of Prosthodontics, University Iuliu Hatieganu, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaSearch for other works by this author on:
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144 - 154: New Bacterial Combinations in Secondary Endodontic Infections of Patients with a Recent Systematic Antibiotic TherapyByAli Al-Ahmad;Ali Al-AhmadaDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Fadil Elamin;Fadil ElaminbDepartment of Oral Growth and Development, Queen Mary University of London, London, United KingdomdKhartoum Center for Research and Medical Training, Khartoum, SudanSearch for other works by this author on:Rebecca Gärttner;Rebecca GärttneraDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Annette Anderson;Annette AndersonaDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Annette Wittmer;Annette WittmercDepartment of Hygiene and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Yousra Mirghani;Yousra MirghanidKhartoum Center for Research and Medical Training, Khartoum, SudanSearch for other works by this author on:Elmar HellwigElmar HellwigaDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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155 - 194: Biofilms on Restorative MaterialsByGottfried Schmalz;Gottfried SchmalzaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, GermanybDepartment of Periodontology, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Fabian CieplikFabian CieplikaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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195 - 200: HalitosisByVirginia Ortiz;Virginia OrtizClinic of Oral Surgery, Center of Salivary Diagnostics and Hyposalivation, University Center for Dental Medicine Basel UZB, University of Basel, Basel, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Andreas FilippiAndreas FilippiClinic of Oral Surgery, Center of Salivary Diagnostics and Hyposalivation, University Center for Dental Medicine Basel UZB, University of Basel, Basel, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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201 - 213: Biofilm and Orthodontic TherapyByLena Katharina Müller;Lena Katharina MülleraDepartment of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Gert Jungbauer;Gert JungbauerbPrivate Practice, Straubing, GermanycDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Rebecca Jungbauer;Rebecca JungbauerdDepartment of Orthodontics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Regensburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Michael Wolf;Michael WolfeDepartment of Orthodontics, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:James DeschnerJames DeschneraDepartment of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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214 - 226: In vitro Activity of Oral Health Care Products on Candida Biofilm FormationByHiroki Katagiri;Hiroki KatagiriaDepartment of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandbAdvanced Research Center, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry at Niigata, Niigata, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Neil-Jérôme Stuck;Neil-Jérôme StuckcDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Itsuka Arakawa;Itsuka ArakawadComprehensive Dental Care, The Nippon Dental University, Niigata Hospital, Niigata, JapaneDepartment of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:Sandor Nietzsche;Sandor NietzschefCenter of Electron Microscopy, University Hospital of Jena, Jena, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Sigrun EickSigrun EickcDepartment of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on: