Is there any protocol about dental tartar microbiology study?

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Sara Bernardi

well thank You, but what I would like to know is, after I have taken the sample from the mouth, how I can process it in lab, because it is calcified.

Shahrukh Khan

There are various techniques to quanity bacteria. Like using Pcr or Gel electrophoresis. For storage i think the protocol is Phosphate buffer solution. You have to check the definite guidelines.

Thank You guys