In vitro effects of four porcelain surface treatment methods on adhesion of lactobacilli acidophilus

ABSTRACT

Objective: Adhesion of Lactobacillus acidophilus [L. acidophilus] to dental porcelain surface may lead to gingival inflammation and secondary caries. Surface roughness is among the factors affecting this adhesion. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of four different surface treatment methods on adhesion of L. acidophilus to dental porcelain