Antimicrobial capacity of Aloe vera and propolis dentifrice against Streptococcus mutans strains in toothbrushes: An in vitro study

Journal of Applied Oral Science

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 32-37

  Bertolini, Patricia Fernanda Roesler ^a   Biondi Filho, Oswaldo ^a   Pomilio, Arnaldo ^b   Pinheiro, Sérgio Luiz ^b   de Carvalho, Meghi Silva ^b  

^a PAULISTA UNIVERSITY   (Brazil)

^b PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DE CAMPINAS   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Dentifrices; Streptococcus mutans; Toothbrushing

Indexed keywords

EID: 84858766981     PISSN: 16787757     EISSN: 16787765     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1590/S1678-77572012000100007     Document Type: Article

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