Microbiology Spectrum, 2022 Dental caries is caused by the buildup of acidic end products that result from the metabolism of dental plaque microbes. Natural products that are widely available could be used as an alternative or adjunctive anti-caries therapy.
Alisha Prince +2 more
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Comparative evaluation of Nano-Hydroxyapatite preparation and Calcium Sucrose Phosphate on microhardness of deciduous teeth after iron drop exposure - An in-vitro study [PDF]
, 2017 To evaluate and compare the microhardness of deciduous teeth treated with nano-hydroxyapatite and calcium sucrose phosphate after iron drop exposure.
Baid, Rutika +3 more
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BMC Microbiology, 2009 Background The association of specific bioactive flavonoids and terpenoids with fluoride can modulate the development of cariogenic biofilms by simultaneously affecting the synthesis of exopolysaccharides (EPS) and acid production by Streptococcus mutans,
Xiao Jin +5 more
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Manuka Honey: A Potent Cariostatic Agent–Anin vitroStudy
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 2018 The aim of the study was to test the antibacterial activity of manuka honey and compare its efficacy with another commercially available honey (Dabur honey) on the cariogenic bacteria on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus.An in vitro study was carried out on 40 agar specimens; the samples were divided into two groups of 20 samples consisting of S ...
Beena, Javaregowda P +5 more
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Comparative evaluation of the effect of Er:YAG laser and low level laser irradiation combined with CPP-ACPF cream on treatment of enamel caries [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives: This study investigated the effectiveness of low power red and infrared lasers and that of Er:YAG laser, in association with CPP-ACPF cream, on remineralization of white spot lesions.
Ahrari, Farzaneh +3 more
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Combined chlorhexidine-sodiumfluoride mouthrinse for orthodontic patients: clinical and microbiological study [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Orthodontic appliances impede good dental plaque control by brushing. Antimicrobial mouth rinses were suggested to improve this performance. We therefore aimed to investigate the effects of combined mouthrinse containing chlorhexidine (CHX)
Abtahi, Mostafa +4 more
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Hardness of Demineralized Enamel with the Application of Toothpaste Containing Green Tea Extract [PDF]
, 2015 The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of toothpastes with or without green tea extract on the enamel hardness. Human teeth were used as specimens and surface enamel demineralization by soaking in 1% citric acid.
Indrani, D. J. (Decky) +2 more
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Amelioration Strategies for Silver Diamine Fluoride: Moving from Black to White
Antibiotics, 2023 Topical cariostatic agents have become a reasonable alternative for managing dental caries in young children. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a practical topical approach to arrest caries and avoid extensive and risky dental treatment.
Amjad Almuqrin +4 more
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Six months of high-dose xylitol in high-risk caries subjects—a 2-year randomised, clinical trial [PDF]
, 2013 Objectives The hypothesis was that the daily use of a high dose of a xylitol chewing gum for 6 months would reduce the increment of decayed permanent first molar surfaces (ΔD6S) in high-risk schoolchildren after 2 years.
Cagetti, Maria Grazia +6 more
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Revista Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Antioquia, 2019 Introduction: the aim of this study was to assess the adherence to a preventive treatment of plaque-induced oral diseases using two sugar-free gums, establishing their effect on cariogenic bacteria counts as abiological marker of treatment response ...
María Cecilia Martínez-Pabón +5 more
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