Red fluorescence of dental plaque in children – a cross-sectional study

Conclusions There were no clinical relevant correlations in this cross-sectional study between the presence of RFP and (early) caries lesions. There were differences in the composition of these phenotypically different plaque samples: RFP contained more Gram-negative, anaerobic taxa and was more diverse than NFP. Clinical significance: The study outcomes provide more insight in the possibilities to use plaque fluorescence in oral health risk assessments.

Source: Journal of Dentistry - January 20, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research