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Bacteriophages in Dentistry—State of the Art and Perspectives

2019; Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute; Volume: 7; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3390/dj7010006

2304-6767

Liviu Steier, Sı́lvia Dias de Oliveira, José Antônio Poli de Figueiredo,

Respiratory viral infections research

Bacteriophages, viruses capable of killing bacteria, were discovered in 1915, but the interest in their study has been limited since the advent of antibiotics. Their use in dentistry is still very limited. The authors reviewed studies about bacteriophage structure, mode of action, uses in oral health, and possible future uses in dentistry associated with their possible action over biofilm, as well as the advantages and limitations of phage therapy.