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Effect of dextranase on plaque formation and caries development in the rat.
- Source :
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Scandinavian Journal of Dental Research . Jul1978, Vol. 86 Issue 4, p231-236. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 1978
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Abstract
- Plaque formation and caries development were studied in 0-M rats fed Diet 2000 and infected with <em>S. mutans</em> 6715 and fecal flora from older caries-active rats. Merck dextranase, Beckman dextranase or Beckman glucanase 447 were administered singly or in combination to groups of 12 rats either as an addition to the diet or as a "mouthwash" twice daily, 5 d per week. All enzymes studied were associated with significant inhibition of both plaque formation and caries development, especially on the buccal and lingual surfaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *DEXTRANASE
*DENTAL plaque
*DENTAL caries
*RATS
*DIET
*GLYCOSIDASES
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0029845X
- Volume :
- 86
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Scandinavian Journal of Dental Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 13241120
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0722.1978.tb00623.x