A dentifrice containing salivary enzymes and xylitol exhibits superior antimicrobial activity in vitro against adherent Streptococcus mutans compared to a chlorhexidine dentifrice.
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DOI: 10.1093/lambio/ovad026
Abstract: Human saliva contains natural antimicrobial enzymes. In this in vitro study, we evaluate the antimicrobial activity of a dentifrice containing a salivary enzyme complex (SEC) with xylitol versus a standard 0.12% chlorhexidine (CHX) dentifrice. Adherent… read more here.
Keywords: sec xylitol; antimicrobial activity; streptococcus mutans; dentifrice ... See more keywords