Implant surface design has evolved to meet oral rehabilitation challenges in both healthy
and compromised bone. For example, to conquer the most common dental implant-related …

Bacterial invasion of dentinal tubules commonly occurs when dentin is exposed following a
breach in the integrity of the overlying enamel or cementum. Bacterial products diffuse …

Adherence to a surface is a key element for colonization of the human oral cavity by the
more than 500 bacterial taxa recorded from oral samples. Three surfaces are available …

In general, the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis expresses distinct FimA and
Mfa1 fimbriae. Each of these consists of five FimA–E and five Mfa1–5 proteins encoded by …

The hydrophobic effect has been known for decades. Numerous researchers have invoked
the hydrophobic effect to explain how pathogens adhere to tissues. In some cases, inhibition …

ABSTRACT Fimbriae (FimA) of Porphyromonas gingivalis are filamentous components on
the cell surface and are thought to play an important role in the colonization and invasion of …

This comprehensive review focuses on polyetheretherketone (PEEK), a synthetic
thermoplastic polymer, for applications in dentistry. As a high-performance polymer, PEEK is …

Bacterial biofilm infections remain prevalent reasons for implant failure. Dental implant
placement occurs in the oral environment, which harbors a plethora of biofilm-forming …

Saccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii) is a probiotic and is widely used to improve the
nutritional and functional value of food. This study aimed to compare the probiotic properties …

Fimbriae of Porphyromonas gingivalis, a periodontopathogen, play an important role in its
adhesion to and invasion of host cells. The fimA genes encoding fimbrillin (FimA), a subunit …