Effect of xylitol on cariogenic and beneficial oral streptococci: a randomized, double-blind crossover trial

Background/purpose: Although habitual consumption of xylitol reduces cariogenic streptococci levels, its effect on beneficial oral streptococci is less clear. The main aim of the study is to investigate the effect of short-term xylitol consumption on the oral beneficial streptococci level of saliva...

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Main Authors: A Bahador, S Lesan, N Kashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2012-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Microbiology
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Online Access:https://ijm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijm/article/view/708