Arginine Exposure Decreases Acidogenesis in Long-Term Oral Biofilm Microcosms

ABSTRACT Arginine is an important pH-elevating agent in the oral cavity. It has been incorporated in oral hygiene formulations to mitigate sensitivity and to prevent caries. In this investigation, the effects of sustained arginine dosing of dental plaque microcosms on bacteriological composition and...

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Main Authors: Ruth G. Ledder, Hitesh Mistry, Prem K. Sreenivasan, Gavin Humphreys, Andrew J. McBain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2017-08-01
Series:mSphere
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Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mSphere.00295-17