THE EFFECT OF XYLITOL-BASED ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS ON SALIVA PARAMETERS AND BACTERIAL BIOFILM CARIOACTIVITY

Xylitol is a natural polyol, used as saccharine replacer and noncariogenic edulcorant, promoting the remineralisation both by the increasing of saliva rate and inhibition of bacteria growth. Despite these anticariogenic properties, the proofs related to clinical effectiveness of xylitol are controve...

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Main Authors: Galina Pancu, Sorin Andrian, Simona Stoleriu, Angela Gheorghe, Irina Nica, Claudiu Topoliceanu, Moldovanu Antonia, Nicoleta Tofan, Gianina Iovan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Romanian Society of Oral Rehabilitation 2017-07-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
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Online Access:http://www.rjor.ro/the-effect-of-xylitol-based-oral-hygiene-products-on-saliva-parameters-and-bacterial-biofilm-carioactivity/?lang=ro