PriMera Scientific Medicine and Public Health (ISSN: 2833-5627)

Review Article

Volume 9 Issue 2

Oral Biofilm and Oral Disease, a Narrative Review

Louis ZG Touyz*

August 13, 2026

DOI : 10.56831/PSMPH-09-303

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Abstract

Background: Stagnated Oral Biofilm OB) is responsible for most oral pathology. Stagnation induces change n the microbes that allow dental decay and gum disease. Aim: This contribution appraises various OB’s and their derived morbidity, caries and periodontitis. Discussion: Fundamental changes of OB that start caries and gum disease, and methods of OB control are reviewed. Conclusion: Not all biofilms are the same. Because undisturbed OB causes caries and gum disease OB removal is essential for prevention of tooth-decay and oral soft tissue morbidity.

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