A Novel Agent for Oral Surface Conditioning to Control Bacterial Adhesion

? DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Biofilms are the reservoirs for pathogens and colonize almost all surfaces, including those in the oral cavity; dental plaque is a complex biofilm. Oral biofilms cause periodontal problems commonly induced by acidogenesis and tooth demineralization by biofilm forming bacteria; dental plaque has been associated to and may lead to many serious systemic problems if are it not treated and controlled. In particular, they pose serious health evils to immuno- compromisedpatients. Biofilm formation and colonization on a surface starts with is the adhesion of biofilm forming bacteria; initial bacterial attachment o the support surface is vital for their viability and successful colonization and the resultant infection. A logical way to control plaque formation on dental and related surfaces is to regularly condition them with something that would resist the attachment of biofilm forming bacteria. This Phase-I SBIR proposes to develop a conditioning agent for dental and rel