Evaluation of the influence of cetylamine fluoride and sodium fluoride on acid production by S. mutans
RBCF, Rev. bras. ciênc. farm. (Impr.)
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37(3): 364-372, set.-dez. 2001. tab, graf
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in English
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RESUMO
The acidogenic character of Streptococcus mutans has been pointed out as one of the most important physiological aspects associated with dental caries establishment. Fluoride is a key component of oral health promotion. Amine fluorides (AmF) have been used in products such as mouth rinses, toothpastes, gels and other topical fluoride agents for over 30 years in several European countries. In Brazil, the use of such substances was limited to toothpaste until August 2000, when a new resolution was published to approve the use of three AmFs in mouth rinses and other formulations for odontological purposes. In this report the influence of cetylamine fluoride (CAmF) and sodium fluoride (NaF) on acid production...
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Main subject:
Streptococcus mutans
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Dental Caries
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Fluorides
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Glycolysis
Language:
English
Journal:
RBCF, Rev. bras. ciênc. farm. (Impr.)
Journal subject:
Biochemistry
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Pharmacy
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Pharmacology
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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