Qat Chewing and Periodontal Pathogens in Health and Disease: Further Evidence for a Prebiotic-Like Effect
Aim. Qat chewing has been reported to induce subgingival microbial shifts suggestive of prebiotic-like properties. The objective here was to assess the effect of qat chewing on a panel of classical and new putative periopathogens in health and periodontitis. Materials and Methods. 40 qat chewers and...
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| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2015
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/17526/1/Al-AlimiA_%282015%29.pdf |