Exploring the possible applications of catechin (gel) for oral care of the elderly and disabled individuals

The oral cavity contains more than hundreds of microbial species. An increase in the number of these microorganisms like high pathogenic potential species, such as cariogenic and periodontopathic bacteria, and the change of microbial biota may result in, not only oral infection, but also systemic di...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Muneaki Tamura, Kuniyasu Ochiai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-08-01
Series:Japanese Dental Science Review
Subjects:
Gel
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1882761612000245