Effect of brief periodic fluoride treatments on the virulence and composition of a cariogenic biofilm.

This study suggests that brief periodic exposure to appropriate fluoride concentrations through mouthwashes and toothpastes may affect the virulence and composition of cariogenic biofilms and subsequently prevent dental caries. PMID: 29199458 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29199458?dopt=Abstract

Source: Biofouling - December 4, 2017 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Pandit S, Jung JE, Choi HM, Jeon JG Tags: Biofouling Source Type: research