Xylitol concentrations in artificial saliva after application of different xylitol dental varnishes
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Xylitol concentrations in artificial saliva after application of different xylitol dental varnishes
OBJECTIVE The present study analyzed xylitol concentrations in artificial saliva over time after application of varnishes containing 10% and 20% xylitol. MATERIAL AND METHODS Fifteen bovine enamel specimens (8x4 mm) were randomly allocated to 3 groups (n=5/group), according to the type of varnish used: 10% xylitol, 20% xylitol and no xylitol (control). After varnish application (4 mg), specim...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Applied Oral Science
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1678-7757
DOI: 10.1590/s1678-77572012000200004