Zinc in the mouth, its interactions with dental enamel and possible effects on caries; A review of the literature

International Dental Journal

Volumn 61, Issue SUPPL. 3, 2011, Pages 46-54

  Lynch, Richard J M ^a  

^a GLAXOSMITHKLINE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

caries; enamel; hydroxyapatite; Oral health; zinc

Indexed keywords

HYDROXYAPATITE; TOOTHPASTE; ZINC;

ANIMAL; CHEMISTRY; CRYSTALLIZATION; DENTAL CARE; DENTAL CARIES; ENAMEL; HUMAN; METABOLISM; REVIEW; SALIVA; TOOTH PLAQUE;

ANIMALS; CRYSTALLIZATION; DENTAL CARIES; DENTAL ENAMEL; DENTAL PLAQUE; DURAPATITE; HUMANS; SALIVA; TOOTH REMINERALIZATION; TOOTHPASTES; ZINC;

EID: 79960486003     PISSN: 00206539     EISSN: 1875595X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1875-595X.2011.00049.x     Document Type: Review

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