Bacterial Populations of Selected Tooth Surface Sites

Abstract

The bacteriologic profile of selected tooth surface sites was determined by using culture procedures. Although there were differences in the percentage distribution of bacteria on the tooth surface of the lower anterior, upper premolar, and molar samples, the profile was essentially the same for all sites. The total anaerobic cultivable count also was similar.

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