Evaluation of in vitro Streptococcus mutans and Actinomyces naeslundii attachment and growth on restorative materials surfaces.
Chen-Xuan WeiW K LeungMichael Francis BurrowPublished in: Australian dental journal (2019)
Surface roughness exerted a pronounced effect on in vitro growth/attached Sm/An quantity but may not have an impact on bacteria viability. Interestingly, despite smoother surfaces of various materials tested, fewer Sm/An were observed attaching on tooth surfaces.