title: Oral biofilm: entry and immune system response.
abstract: This article demonstrates how the oral biofilm functions and the effects this biofilm has on the host immune system. Various components of the oral biofilm affect the immune system through a variety of ways with a resulting systemic inflammatory response. Treatment of the biofilm is an integral aspect to decrease the immune system responses, along with decreasing the host systemic inflammation.
authors.affiliation: Keller Professional Group, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: Duane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Keller
authors.forename: J William
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Costerton
mesh_terms: D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D002448:Cell Adhesion; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D055633:Immune System Phenomena / Q000502:physiology*; D053038:Quorum Sensing