Low sucrose levels promote extensive Streptococcus mutans-induced dental caries.
AUTOR(ES)
Michalek, S M
RESUMO
One-tenth percent sucrose significantly promotes dental caries induced by Streptococcus mutans in young gnotobiotic rats. Maximum caries activity was observed in rats provided a purified diet containing 3% sucrose.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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