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Susceptibility to dental caries
Author(s) -
Steinman Ralph R.,
Leonora John,
Tieche JeanMarc
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1979.tb02928.x
Subject(s) - saliva , dentistry , medicine , pulp (tooth)
A bstract — —The role of the pulp and saliva in caries susceptibility and resistance was evaluated by a combination of endodontic treatment and desalivation. Evidence was presented that the pulp plays a major role in caries susceptibility. Pulpal activity is modified by a hormonal factor or factors of salivary gland origin. Saliva appears to play a minor role in resistance to caries.