Effect of divalent ions on cariogenic biofilm formation.
Elena Laura SteigerJulia Rahel MuelliOlivier BraissantTuomas WaltimoMonika Astasov-FrauenhofferPublished in: BMC microbiology (2020)
It is important to maintain a stable relationship between calcium, magnesium and zinc as excessive concentrations of one can easily destroy the balance between the three in cariogenic environment and lead to progression of the disease.