Relative proportions of Actinomyces viscosus and Actinomyces naeslundii in dental plaques collected from single sites.
1978
R P Ellen, and
D N Segal, and
D A Grove
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D003773
Dental Plaque
A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
Plaque, Dental
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000190
Actinomyces
A genus of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria whose organisms are nonmotile. Filaments that may be present in certain species are either straight or wavy and may have swollen or clubbed heads.
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
D012463
Saliva
The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the SALIVARY GLANDS and mucous glands of the mouth. It contains MUCINS, water, organic salts, and ptylin.
Salivas
D014070
Tooth
One of a set of bone-like structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.