THE ROLE OF XYLITOL IN THE THERAPEUTIC PREVENTIVE MANAGEMENT OF CARIOUS LESIONS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Aim of the study Since a century ago, xylitol, a white, crystalline carbohydrate, has been known as a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar polyol. Its impact on dental caries has been extensively researched during the previous forty years. It can be derived from plant materials rich in xylan, like...

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Main Authors: Galina Pancu, Sorin Andrian, Gianina Iovan, Simona Stoleriu, Angela-Cristina Ghiorghe, Nicoleta Tofan, Ionut Taraboanta, Antonia Moldovanu, Georgiana Macovei, Magda Antohe, Irina Nica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Romanian Dental Association for Education 2023-11-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Medical and Dental Education
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Online Access:https://journal.adre.ro/the-role-of-xylitol-in-the-therapeutic-preventive-management-of-carious-lesions-a-narrative-review/