Anti-microbial efficacy and mode of action studies on a new zinc/ Triclosan formulation

International Dental Journal

Volumn 53, Issue 6 SUPPL. 1, 2003, Pages 363-370

  Brading, M G ^a,b   Cromwell, V J ^a   Jones, N M ^a   Baldeckand, J D ^a   Marquis, R E ^a  

^a Unilever Oral Care ^*

^b UNILEVER RESEARCH   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Antibacterial assay; Glycolysis; pH drop; Salivary sediment; Triclosan; Zinc citrate

Indexed keywords

COPOLYMER; FLUORIDE; SUGAR; TOOTHPASTE; TRICLOSAN; ZINC CITRATE;

ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY; ARTICLE; BACTERIAL METABOLISM; BIOASSAY; BIOFILM; DRUG EFFICACY; DRUG FORMULATION; DRUG MECHANISM; DRUG SCREENING; GLYCOLYSIS; IN VITRO STUDY; INHIBITION KINETICS; PH; PROVOCATION TEST; STANDARD; TOOTH PLAQUE;

EID: 0347185039     PISSN: 00206539     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1875-595x.2003.tb00911.x     Document Type: Article

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