Table 1. Biometric parameters of 16 h static S. mutans biofilms cultured using Fuji VII or Fuji VII EP as the substratum.
Values are the mean and standard deviation of three biological replicates.
| Fuji VII GIC (no CPP-ACP) | Fuji VII EP (3% CPP-ACP) | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biovolume (μm3/μm2) | 1.53 ± 0.33 | 0.76 ± 0.23* | -50% |
| Average thickness (μm) | 1.88 ± 0.61 | 0.65 ± 0.11* | -66% |
| Maximum thickness (μm) | 21.56 ± 8.94 | 17.16 ± 3.78 | -19% |
| Surface area: Volume ratio | 2.27 ± 0.45 | 3.24 ± 0.63* | +70% |
| Proportion of the substratum colonised (%) | 14.92 ± 5.07 | 12.85 ± 4.50 | -14% |
* Significantly different from Fuji VII GIC p < 0.05