cariostatic


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cariostatic

[¦kar·ē·ə¦stad·ik]
(physiology)
Acting to halt bone or tooth decay.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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(26) showed that short-term intake of yogurt in children resulted in a significant rise in pH value and cariostatic effects on biofilm acidogenicity.
Effect of Short-term Probiotic Yogurt Consumption on Caries Risk Factors in Infants
Clinical effect and mechanism of cariostatic action of fluoride-containing toothpastes: a review.
Effect of a resin-modified glass-ionomer with calcium on enamel demineralization inhibition: an in vitro study
The presence of these bacteria also decreases plaque pH, which further promotes the reproduction of cariogenic bacteria while suppressing cariostatic bacteria (Lingstrom et al.
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Ultraconservative and cariostatic sealed restorations: results at year 10.
Efficacy of removal of cariogenic bacteria and carious dentin by ablation using different modes of Er:YAG lasers
The effect of cocoa in controlling dental caries is receiving interest due to the presence of cariostatic substances.
Development of Antimicrobial Dental Varnish Against Oral Pathogens Using Isolated Cocoa Polyphenols: An in-vitro Study
Nakagaki et al., "Bracket bond strength and cariostatic potential of an experimental resin adhesive system containing Portland cement," The Angle Orthodontist, vol.
Evaluation of the Coating with Ti[O.sub.2] Nanoparticles as an Option for the Improvement of the Characteristics of NiTi Archwires: Histopathological, Cytotoxic, and Genotoxic Evidence
Summary: Efficacy of fluoride as a cariostatic agent is a well-established fact.
Fluoride Concentration in Toothpastes Marketed in Pakistan
[1,2] The conventional GICs have many attractive features such as adhesion to tooth structure, slow release of fluoride which may produce a cariostatic action, good biocompatibility, and a shade similar to that of the tooth.
A Comparative Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Resin-modified Glass lonomer and Zirconomer Incorporated with 1.5% Doxycycline: An In Vitro Study
Fluoride release is routinely used as a measure of GICs' cariostatic ability.
Novel Nanotechnology of Ti[O.sub.2] Improves Physical-Chemical and Biological Properties of Glass Ionomer Cement
However, it should be noted that most of the reports suggest that the anticaries effect observed with tea is due primarily to the antibacterial properties of the organic components (polyphenols and tannins) rather than the cariostatic effect of F [19,26,27].
Black Tea Source, Production, and Consumption: Assessment of Health Risks of Fluoride Intake in New Zealand
Xylitol increases oral LPO activity but not thiocyanate levels, and this may account for the cariostatic effect of xylitol.
Redox Regulation of Inflammatory Processes Is Enzymatically Controlled
These studies proved the cariostatic properties of propolis, antiperiodontal pathogen activity, and efficiency at lower concentrations.
Oral Health of Patients Treated with Acrylic Partial Dentures Using a Toothpaste Containing Bee Product
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