Caries preventive effects of xylitol-based candies and lozenges: A systematic review

Journal of Public Health Dentistry

Volumn 71, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 117-124

  Antonio, Andréa Gonçalves ^a   Pierro, Viviane Santos Da Silva ^a   Maia, Lucianne Cople ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

dental caries; review; xylitol

Indexed keywords

EID: 79958028860     PISSN: 00224006     EISSN: 17527325     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.2010.00208.x     Document Type: Review

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