Characterization of extracellular polymeric matrix, and treatment of <i>Fusobacterium nucleatum</i> and <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i> biofilms with DNase I and proteinase K

Abstract

DNase I and proteinase K had little effect on the biofilm matrix in the conditions used. F. nucleatum formed biofilm easily and supported the growth of P. gingivalis, which preferred anaerobic conditions.