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Clinical Implications of Power Toothbrushing on Fluoride Delivery : Effects on Biofilm Plaque Metabolism and Physiology
Joint Authors
de Jager, M.
Longwell, M.
Aspiras, M.
Stoodley, P.
Nistico, L.
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-04-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Dental biofilms are implicated in the formation of caries and periodontal disease.
A major constituent of the supragingival biofilm is Streptococcus mutans, which produces lactic acid from sucrose fermentation, enhancing enamel demineralization and eventual caries development.
Caries prevention through F inhibits enamel demineralization and promotes remineralization.
Fluoride also exerts effects on metabolic activities in the supragingival biofilm such as aerobic respiration, acid fermentation and dentrification.
In experimental S.
mutans biofilms, adding 1000 ppm F to an acidogenic biofilm resulting from 10% sucrose addition increased pH to pre-sucrose levels, suggesting inhibition of acid fermentation.
F effects on metabolic activity and sucrose utilization in interproximal plaque biofilms were also recorded.
Addition of 10% sucrose reduced pH from neutral to 4.2, but subsequent addition of 1000 ppm F increased pH by 1 unit, inhibiting acid fermentation.
10% Sucrose addition also stimulated denitrification, increasing production of nitrous oxide (N2O).
Addition of 1000 ppm F suppressed denitrification, indicating an additional mechanism by which F exerts effects in the active interproximal biofilm.
Finally, fluid dynamic activity by power tooth brushing enhanced F delivery and retention in an experimental S.
mutans biofilm, suggesting a potential novel benefit for this intervention beyond mechanical plaque removal.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aspiras, M.& Stoodley, P.& Nistico, L.& Longwell, M.& de Jager, M.. 2010. Clinical Implications of Power Toothbrushing on Fluoride Delivery : Effects on Biofilm Plaque Metabolism and Physiology. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aspiras, M.…[et al.]. Clinical Implications of Power Toothbrushing on Fluoride Delivery : Effects on Biofilm Plaque Metabolism and Physiology. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Aspiras, M.& Stoodley, P.& Nistico, L.& Longwell, M.& de Jager, M.. Clinical Implications of Power Toothbrushing on Fluoride Delivery : Effects on Biofilm Plaque Metabolism and Physiology. International Journal of Dentistry. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-488364