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  • Title: [Effect of Xylitol chewing gum on total saliva and dental plaque in caries-active persons].
    Author: Rekola M.
    Journal: Oralprophylaxe; 1989 Sep; 11(3):95-100. PubMed ID: 2635064.
    Abstract:
    Total saliva and toothplaque values were investigated with caries active persons during the use of xylital containing chewing gum. 20 caries active individuals (DMFS 54.4) chewed 5 xylitol chewing gums per day over a period of 4 weeks. The most important result was the reduction in lacto-bacilli values. This may have occurred because of the inability of acid forming bacteria to metabolise xylitol.
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