Co-operative effect of exogenous dextranase and sodium fluoride on multispecies biofilms.

Journal: Journal of dental sciences
Published Date: Nov 21, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The co-operative effect of exogenous dextranase (Dex) and sodium fluoride (NaF) on monospecies biofilms is impressive. Here we investigated the effects of the combination on a mature cariogenic multispecies biofilm and analyzed the potential mechanism.

Authors

  • Yuan-Xin Qiu
    Department of Preventive Dentistry, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Meng-Ying Mao
    Department of Preventive Dentistry, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Dan Jiang
    Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, The Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
  • Xiao Hong
    Department of Preventive Dentistry, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Ying-Ming Yang
    Department of Preventive Dentistry, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Tao Hu
    Department of Preventive Dentistry, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

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