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Streptococcus mutans in green filling the gaps in the structure.

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Streptococcus mutans in green filling the gaps in the structure.

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S. sputigena cells form a honeycomb-like structure that encapsulates S. mutans to greatly increase and concentrate the acid production that boosts cavity development.

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Hyun (Michel) Koo

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Streptococcus mutans in green filling the gaps in the structure.
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Streptococcus mutans in green filling the gaps in the structure.