Open AccessEffect of xylitol, sodium fluoride and triclosan containing mouth rinse on Streptococcus mutans
Author(s) -
Priya Subramaniam,
N Nandan
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.91790
Subject(s) - xylitol , mouth rinse , triclosan , streptococcus mutans , dentistry , medicine , chlorhexidine , oral hygiene , sodium fluoride , dental plaque , fluoride , food science , chemistry , inorganic chemistry , pathology , biology , fermentation , bacteria , genetics
Prevention of dental caries is one of the main strategies in contemporary pediatric dental practice. Mouth rinses are widely used as an adjunct to maintain oral hygiene. It is important for these products to be effective and safe for regular use in children.