The effect of a probiotic strain (Lactobacillus acidophilus) on the plaque formation of oral streptococci

Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 37-40

  Tahmourespour, Arezoo ^a   Kermanshahi, Rooha Kasra ^b  

^a ISLAMIC AZAD UNIVERSITY   (Iran)

^b ALZAHRA UNIVERSITY   (Iran)

Author keywords

Adhesion; Dental caries; Lactobacillus acidophilus; Probiotic; Streptococci

Indexed keywords

EID: 79952122278     PISSN: 15128601     EISSN: 18404812     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.17305/bjbms.2011.2621     Document Type: Article

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