Casein phosphopeptide combined with fluoride enhances the inhibitory effect on initial adhesion of Streptococcus mutans to the saliva-coated hydroxyapatite disc

Abstract Background Recent preventive strategies for dental caries focus on targeting the mechanisms underlying biofilm formation, including the inhibition of bacterial adhesion. A promising approach to prevent bacterial adhesion is to modify the composition of acquired salivary pellicle. This in vi...

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Main Authors: Xiaodie Wang, Limin Liu, Xiaoyan Zhou, Yongbiao Huo, Jinlong Gao, Haijing Gu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-01158-8