Darkfield Microscopy at Dentist Dictionary
What is Darkfield Microscopy? Used primarily as a patient education tool, this involves examination of a plaque sample under a polarized light microscope. The shape and movement of the plaque bacteria are characterized.Dental Definition Added By: Anna
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