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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-06-01
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Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-01158-8 |