Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
DOI
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate plaque formation on natural tooth surfaces by a replica technique, which offers investigation of oral hard tissue surfaces by scanning electron microscopy. This method is recommended in cases where direct investigation is impossible such as when non- extracted teeth are investigated or when extracted teeth are expected to be influenced by the dehydration and drying process. The representative photographs demonstrate the accumulation of plaque in two days.
Keywords
Replica technique, scanning electron microscope, dental plaque.
First Page
119
Last Page
124
Recommended Citation
KOPARAL, ECE and TÜTÜNCÜ, RENGİN (2000) "Investigation of Plaque Formation by ScanningElectron Microscopy," Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences: Vol. 30: No. 2, Article 5. Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/medical/vol30/iss2/5
