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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Romanian Dental Association for Education
2023-11-01
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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/ |