Divalent cations enhance short-time fluoride exposure-induced inhibition on acid production by Streptococcus mutans

Hitomi Domon-Tawaraya, Kazuko Nakajo, Jumpei Washio, Satoshi Fukumoto, Nobuhiro Takahashi

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Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of divalent cations on the short-time fluoride exposure induced-inhibition of the pH fall ability of Streptococcus mutans. In the presence of divalent cations, short-time fluoride exposure enhanced the inhibition of pH fall by S. mutans, probably due to the fluoride bound to bacterial cell via cations. Thus, it is suggested that the pre-rinse with divalent cations increases fluoride retention to plaque bacteria and subsequently enhances fluoride inhibition on acid production by dental plaque in vivo.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInterface Oral Health Science 2011
PublisherSpringer Japan
Pages178-180
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9784431540700
ISBN (Print)9784431540694
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Jan 1

Keywords

  • Divalent cations
  • Fluoride
  • Inhibition of acid production
  • Short-time effect
  • Streptococcus mutans

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