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Linear response of mutans streptococci to increasing frequency of xylitol chewing gum use: a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN43479664]

BACKGROUND: Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar substitute that has been shown to reduce the level of mutans streptococci in plaque and saliva and to reduce tooth decay. It has been suggested that the degree of reduction is dependent on both the amount and the frequency of xylitol consumption. Fo...

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Autores principales: Ly, Kiet A, Milgrom, Peter, Roberts, Marilyn C, Yamaguchi, David K, Rothen, Marilynn, Mueller, Greg
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2006
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1482697/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16556326
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-6-6