Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in arresting dentin caries lesions when applied under different concentrations and times. Material Methods: Forty-two bovine blocks were selected fixed 24-well plates. Each well received a mixed bacterial inoculum added to culture medium with 5% sucrose. The plates incubated microaerophilia (7 days) for formation, confirmed by...

background: consistency, backing process and content differences could influence cariogenic potential of foods. the aim was to compare plaque ph changes following consumption of two types of bread with different physical characteristics. methods: in this clinical trial, interproximal plaque ph of 10 volunteers with high risk of dental caries (saliva streptococcus mutans > 10 5 , high dental car...

honey has antibacterial activity. the aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of honey on streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus.in this in vitro study, solutions containing 0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 50% and 100%(w/v) of natural hamadan honey were prepared. each blood (nutrient) agar plate was then filled with dilutions of the honey. the strains of bacteria were inoculated in blood...

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease that invades the hard tissues of teeth. among most common oral manifestations in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ASD neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits social interactions, communication difficulties, and restricted repetitive behavior. have higher risk dental due to their difficulty maintaining go...

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial effects of aloe vera hydroalcoholic extract and 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash on Streptococcus sanguinis (S. sanguinis), Streptococcus salivarius (S. salivarius) and Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) in vitro. Materials and Methods: Four concentrations (25%, 50%, 75% and 100%) of hydroalcoholic extract of aloe vera were prepared. S. ...