Effect of fluoride varnish on Streptococcus mutans counts in plaque of caries-free children using dentocult SM strip mutans test: A randomized controlled triple blind study

Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

Volumn 25, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 157-163

  Jeevarathan, J ^a   Deepti, A ^a   Muthu, M S ^a   Rathna, Prabhu V ^a   Chamundeeswari, G S ^a  

^a MEENAKSHI AMMAL DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL   (India)

Author keywords

Dentocult SM strips; Fluor protector; Fluoride varnish; Plaque; Streptococcus mutans

Indexed keywords

EID: 36248936140     PISSN: 09704388     EISSN: 09704388     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4103/0970-4388.37010     Document Type: Article

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