what devices are biofilms found on
It has been estimated that more than 99% of all bacteria on the earth live as attached bacteria. 2 Biofilms can be found on medical and dental implants living in intravenous and urinary catheters, contact lenses, and prosthetic devices, such as heart valves, biliary stents, pacemakers, and artificial joints (Figure 1).he basic properties of the biofilm structure are summarized in the Table. As the bacteria attach to a surface and to each. Dental Plaque Biofilms Page 2 of 6 other, they cluster together to form sessile, mushroom-shaped microcolonies that are attached to the surface at a narrow base (Figure 2).