Influence of Helicobacter pylori culture supernatant on the ecological balance of a dual-species oral biofilm

Conclusion Our results showed that H. pylori could destroy the balance between S. mutans and S. sanguinis in oral biofilm, creating an advantageous environment for S. mutans, which became the dominant bacteria, promoting the formation and development of dental caries.
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research