Chocolate mouth rinse: Effect on plaque accumulation and mutans streptococci counts when used by children

<b>Background:</b> Glucosyltransferases (GTF) play an important role in the adherence of bacteria to acquired pellicle. Cocoa bean husk extract (CBHE) has been shown to possess anti-glucosyltransferase and antibacterial activity. <b> Aim:</b> This study aimed to evaluate th...

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Main Authors: Srikanth R, Shashikiran N, Subba Reddy V
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-06-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=0970-4388;year=2008;volume=26;issue=2;spage=67;epage=70;aulast=Srikanth