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Microbial dynamics in subgingival biofilms

21 April 2010

Promotie: dhr.V. Zijnge, 13.15 uur, Academiegebouw, Broerstraat 5, Groningen

Proefschrift: Microbial dynamics in subgingival biofilms

Promotor(s): prof.dr. F. Abbas, prof.dr. J.E. Degener

Faculteit: Medische Wetenschappen

Contact: via de persvoorlichters van het UMCG, tel. 050-361 2200, e-mail: voorlichting bvl.umcg.nl

Microbial dynamics in subgingival biofilms

Periodontitis refers to the teeth supporting tissues and begins with the accumulation of bacteria in biofilms on the tooth s surface. To study the role of bacteria, molecular techniques are optimized for use in periodontitis. For the first time, we visualized the architecture of the subgingival biofilm.

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