Utilization of xylitol as a preventive substance in dentistry

Dental caries is an infectious-contagious disease of multifactorial origin, which requires interference in one or more of its etiologic factors for prevention. Within this context, the utilization of xylitol is highlighted, which was initially studied as a sugar substitute because of its similarity...

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Main Authors: José Roberto de Magalhães Bastos, Lucilene Sanches Cirilo Cunha, Ricardo Henrique Alves Silva, Fabíola Elias, Hilton José Gurgel Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2015-11-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8641852