Microbial indicators for the conservative therapy of dentinal caries. [ 2008 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Neil Hunter (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Fjelda Martin ,  Dr Mangala Nadkarni ,  Prof Hans Zoellner ,  Prof Michael Swain
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Brief description Recent developments in dental restorative materials create potential for conservative therapy of advanced tooth decay by sealing in the complex infecting microbial populations. Our studies have disclosed these microbial populations and indicated patterns. Planned analysis will follow the fate of bacterial populations that are sealed in this manner to determine the relationship to either resolution or progression of the lesion, leading to diagnostic indicators for clinical management.

Funding Amount $AUD 429,129.87

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant