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Propolis as a Cariostatic Agent in Lozenges and Impact of Storage Conditions on the Stability of Propolis

open access: yesPharmaceutics, 2023
Propolis is known as a source of compounds with strong antibacterial activity. Due to the antibacterial effect against streptococci of the oral cavity, it seems to be a useful agent in decreasing the accumulation of dental plaque. It is rich in polyphenols which are responsible for a beneficial impact on the oral microbiota and antibacterial effect ...
Anna Kurek-Górecka   +6 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Comparison of effectiveness of two silver compounds in arresting caries in outreach programs in Karnataka

open access: yesJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2023
Context: Silver compounds have been used clinically in dentistry and have effectively arrested dental caries. However, their potential use in community outreach programs has not been explored. Aims: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of two
Sona G Therathil   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fluoride Varnishes for Preventing Occlusal Dental Caries: A Review

open access: yesDentistry Journal, 2021
Dental caries are most likely to occur on occlusal surfaces from the early eruptive stages of the tooth. In children, about 80% to 90% of dental caries are occlusal caries. Different preventive modalities are used to prevent occlusal caries.
Alaa Baik   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Caries management using silver diamine fluoride and providing domiciliary dental care for dependent older adults: A qualitative study of Swiss dentists

open access: yesCommunity Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, Volume 51, Issue 3, Page 469-482, June 2023., 2023
Abstract Objectives Maintaining the oral health of dependent older adults is challenging, with limited access to dental care and limited focus on preventive oral health programmes. This study aimed to evaluate the attitudes of General Dental Practitioners (GDPs), working in Switzerland, to caring for dependent older adults with a focus on the use of ...
Lea Angst   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Potentially cariostatic polyelectrolytes [PDF]

open access: yes, 1981
This thesis is concerned with synthetic macromolecules (polymers) wich contain fluoride and/or phosphonate groups. When aqueous solutions of these polymers are in contact with a solid phase (for example enamel) the polymer acculmulates at the interface ...
Bartels, Tamme
core   +5 more sources

Influences of naturally occurring agents in combination with fluoride on gene expression and structural organization of Streptococcus mutans in biofilms

open access: yesBMC 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
doaj   +1 more source

Exploration of the Antimicrobial Synergy between Selected Natural Substances on Streptococcus mutans to Identify Candidates for the Control of Dental Caries

open access: yesMicrobiology 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
doaj   +1 more source

Manuka Honey: A Potent Cariostatic Agent–Anin vitroStudy

open access: yesInternational 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
openaire   +2 more sources

Effect of remineralization agents on surface roughness of polyacid-modified composite resin: an in vitro study [PDF]

open access: yesRevista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia Maxilofacial
Objectives: Effective preventive measures are crucial for controlling dental caries, one of the most prevalent health problems in children. Polyacid-modified composite resin (PMCR) is commonly used in pediatric dentistry due to its aesthetic ...
Ebru Hazar Bodrumlu   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ontology acquisition and exchange of evolutionary product-brokering agents [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
Agent-based electronic commerce (e-commerce) has been booming with the development of the Internet and agent technologies. However, little effort has been devoted to exploring the learning and evolving capabilities of software agents.
Guan, SU, Zhu, F
core   +6 more sources

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