Biofilm formation on dental materials

Introduction: Dental materials play a role of morphological and functional substituent of the oral environment and they are expected to perform their function without causing adverse effects. A biofilm is formed on the surface of dental materials, as well as on other oral tissues. Considering that dental materials due to their structure, in most cases, allow accumulation of food residues and infectious content, a comparative review of possible consequences and the way of their prevention is of great importance. The aim of this manuscript was the analysis of biofilm formation on different dental materials surfaces based on published investigations and literature data. Knowing the structure of dental materials and their behavior in oral environment is a base for proper setting of indication for their use. The simplest way to control biofilm formation on materials is good oral hygiene and maintaining dentures. Conclusion: The formation of biofilm in dental materials lead to development of same diseases of oral cavity. The simplest way to control the development of biofilm is to maintain a ligh lovel of oral higiene.