Until recently, it was widely accepted that bacteria participate in caries pathogenesis mainly
through carbohydrate fermentation and acid production, which promote the dissolution of …

The role of the host immune system in caries progression is mainly speculative, and it is
believed that it entails the enzymatic degradation of the dentin organic matrix. The aim of this …

Cholesterol esterase-like (CE) activity from saliva and esterase from cariogenic bacteria
hydrolyze ester linkages of dental methacrylate resins. Collagenolytic, matrix …

Abstract Purpose of the Review Presently, dental materials science is driven by the search
for new and improved materials that can trigger specific reactions from the affected tissue to …

Dental caries is a chronic infectious disease resulting from the penetration of oral bacteria
into the enamel and dentin. Microorganisms subsequently trigger inflammatory responses in …

Background: Esthetic satisfaction has been a prime concern for patients. This has led to a
surge in the development of esthetic restorations and dental composites in the field of …

Oral tissues are constantly exposed to damage from the mechanical effort of eating and from
the invasion of foreign microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and virus. In healthy oral …

Recent advances regarding the caries process indicate that ecological phenomena induced
by bacterial acid production tilt the de-and remineralization balance of the dental hard …

Periodontal diseases are inflammatory lesions of the gingival and periodontal tissue which
affect most of the human adult population to some degree and may cause sufficient …

Infecting oral microorganisms, which penetrate through the tooth's enamel and dentine, are
responsible for dental caries. During the caries process, bacterial by-products reach the …