Microbial Sampling Using Interdental Brushes and Paper Points around Teeth and Implants: A Pilot Study for Comparison

Inflammatory periodontal and peri-implant diseases follow dysbiotic shifts in a susceptible host. A well-established tool for microbial sample collection is the use of paper points. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the use of interdental brushes compared to paper points. Biofilm sampl...

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Main Authors: Tobias M. Janson, Yann Gager, Christian R. Hatz, Anne-Katrin Köhler, Stefanie J. Gartenmann, Patrick R. Schmidlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/6/1054