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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Interface Oral Health Science 2011 |
Publisher | Springer Japan |
Pages | 178-180 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9784431540700 |
ISBN (Print) | 9784431540694 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Jan 1 |
Keywords
- Divalent cations
- Fluoride
- Inhibition of acid production
- Short-time effect
- Streptococcus mutans