Glossary Biofilm Bacteria settling on the surface of a filler by forming a thin layer that protects them. It is one of the possible causes of swellings that appear weeks or months later. For this reason, a European expert panel recommends waiting for a while after a filler treatment before dental treatment and surgical procedures.
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