Volume 236 Issue 6, 22 March 2024
In this issue
This issue features articles on artificial intelligence, MRONJ, and occlusion.
Cover image: Plaque-forming bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of plaque-forming bacteria. Plaque consists of a film of bacteria embedded in a glycoprotein matrix. The matrix is formed from bacterial secretions and saliva. Plaque is the main cause of tooth decay. The bacteria feed on sugars in food, producing acid as a waste product. This acid corrodes the teeth’s enamel coating, resulting in dental caries. A build-up of dental plaque can also lead to inflamed and infected gums. Severe gum disease can lead to teeth falling out. Magnification: x3000 when printed at 10 cm across.
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