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Bacterial Adherence in Oral Microbial Ecology

Bacterial Adherence in Oral Microbial Ecology Various aspects of the bacterial ecology of the mouth have been considered in several current reviews (105, 106, 169, 191). We have elected to emphasize the selective nature of bacterial attachment to oral surfaces. and the factors that influence this GIBBONS & V AN HOUTE process, because of the fundamental role it plays as a determinant influencing bacterial colonization. The ecological principles that have evolved from recent studies of the adherence of bacteria to surfaces of the mouth appear to have broad applicability to host-parasite relationships in other areas of the body, and they may provide a basis for understanding the natural resistance or susceptibility of hosts and tissues to pathogenic agents. Information concerning the types of bacteria that colonize the mouth and the factors influencing their ecology has come forth slowly. However, interest in the oral flora has increased in recent years because of the growing evidence that specific species are etiologic agents of dental caries and periodontal diseases (88, 174, 187). These diseases are among the most prevalent infections afflicting humans, and the cost of their treatment exceeds that of any other infectious disease. THE ORAL ENVIRONMENT The mouth is a warm, moist environment, which provides http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Annual Review of Microbiology Annual Reviews

Bacterial Adherence in Oral Microbial Ecology

Gibbons, R J; Houte, J V
Annual Review of Microbiology , Volume 29 (1) – Oct 1, 1975
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Annual Reviews
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Copyright 1975 Annual Reviews. All rights reserved
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0066-4227
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10.1146/annurev.mi.29.100175.000315
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Abstract

Various aspects of the bacterial ecology of the mouth have been considered in several current reviews (105, 106, 169, 191). We have elected to emphasize the selective nature of bacterial attachment to oral surfaces. and the factors that influence this GIBBONS & V AN HOUTE process, because of the fundamental role it plays as a determinant influencing bacterial colonization. The ecological principles that have evolved from recent studies of the adherence of bacteria to surfaces of the mouth appear to have broad applicability to host-parasite relationships in other areas of the body, and they may provide a basis for understanding the natural resistance or susceptibility of hosts and tissues to pathogenic agents. Information concerning the types of bacteria that colonize the mouth and the factors influencing their ecology has come forth slowly. However, interest in the oral flora has increased in recent years because of the growing evidence that specific species are etiologic agents of dental caries and periodontal diseases (88, 174, 187). These diseases are among the most prevalent infections afflicting humans, and the cost of their treatment exceeds that of any other infectious disease. THE ORAL ENVIRONMENT The mouth is a warm, moist environment, which provides

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Annual Review of Microbiology – Annual Reviews

Published: Oct 1, 1975

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