Objective: The present in-vivo-study aimed on identifying periodontopathogenic key species in correlation to the current classification system. It was evaluated if there is an association in frequency to single periodontitis stages and grades. Materials and methods: The study included 100 patients that…
The protein Cordon Bleu (Cobl) belongs to the group of actin nucleators. Through the formation of trimeric actin nuclei, Cobl authorizes the genesis of filamentous actin structures. Cobl has been detected by our group in secretory active and mature ameloblasts. Nevertheless, most aspects of its role…
Abstract Introduction In orthodontics, white spot lesions are a persistent and widespread problem caused by the demineralization of buccal tooth surfaces around bonded brackets. The remaining adhesive around the brackets leads to surface roughness, which might contribute to demineralization. The present…
Recently, our group showed that additional supplementation of Trolox™ (vitamin E analogue) can significantly enhance the antimicrobial photodynamic effect of the photosensitizer Indocyanine green (ICG). Up to now, the combined effect has not yet been investigated on Enterococcus faecalis in dental root…
(1) Background: In the oral environment, sound enamel and dental restorative materials are immediately covered by a pellicle layer, which enables bacteria to attach. For the development of new materials with repellent surface functions, information on the formation and maturation of salivary pellicles…
Background: enamel demineralization is a common side effect of orthodontic therapy with fixed braces. The aim of the present in vitro study was to compare a conventional adhesive system and a modern adhesive system (APC Flash-Free [FF] technology) with regard to the demineralization of enamel by Streptococcus…
Objectives: White spot lesions are one of the most common side effects of orthodontic therapy with a multibracket appliance and may indicate a preliminary stage of caries, also known as initial caries. Several approaches may be utilized to prevent these lesions, such as reducing bacterial adhesion in…
(1) Background: Decalcified enamel and dentin surfaces can be regenerated with non-fluoride-containing biomimetic systems. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a zinc carbonate-hydroxyapatite-containing dentifrice on artificially demineralized enamel and dentin surfaces. (2) Methods: Human enamel…
Formation and treatment of biofilms present a great challenge for health care and industry. About 80% of human infections are associated with biofilms including biomaterial centered infections, like infections of prosthetic heart valves, central venous catheters, or urinary catheters. Additionally, biofilms…
In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurden die Auswirkungen des ephrinA5-Knockouts auf die dorntragenden Sternzellen in der Schicht 4 des Cortex der Maus untersucht. Mittels des diolistic labeling, bei der farbstoffbeschichtete Wolframpartikel mit der Gene-Gun auf das zu markierende Gewebe geschossen werden und…