JOURNAL ARTICLE

Adsorption of Streptococcus mutans on Chemically Treated Hydroxyapatite

William J. O’BrienP.L. FanWalter J. LoescheMarq WalkerA. Apostolids

Year: 1978 Journal:   Journal of Dental Research Vol: 57 (9-10)Pages: 910-914   Publisher: SAGE Publishing

Abstract

Adsorption of Streptococcus mutans on hydroxyapatite and chemically treated hydroxyapatite was studied. Zeta potentials of the surfaces were measured. Chemically treated hydroxyapatite gave higher ζ potentials and lower S mutans adsorption.

Keywords:
Streptococcus mutans Adsorption Zeta potential Chemistry Nuclear chemistry Dentistry Materials science Nanotechnology Organic chemistry Bacteria Medicine Nanoparticle

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Topics

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
Health Sciences →  Dentistry →  Periodontics
Dental materials and restorations
Health Sciences →  Dentistry →  Orthodontics
Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
Health Sciences →  Dentistry →  Oral Surgery

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