Comparison of the Effect of Xylitol Gum- and Masticchewing on the Remineralization Rate of Caries-like Lesions

Objective: The use of sugar-free chewing gums has been reported to be highly effective in the prevention of dental caries. This study carried out to compare the effect of mastic gum and a xylitol chewing gum on remineralization of caries-like lesions.Materials and Methods: In this cross-over, single...

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Main Authors: M. Biria, B. Malekafzali, V. Kamel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2009-03-01
Series:Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/upload_files/pdf/13513.pdf