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Microbial Biofilms: A Potential Source for Alloplastic Device Failure

2006; Elsevier BV; Volume: 64; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.joms.2006.04.004

1531-5053

Louis G. Mercuri,

Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition

A biofilm is defined as an assemblage of surface-associated (not easily removed) microbial cells that are enclosed in a protective extracellular primarily polysaccharide matrix. Biofilms may form on a wide variety of surfaces, including living tissues, natural aquatic systems, industrial or potable water system piping, or implanted medical devices.1