The Effect of Xylitol on the Composition of the Oral Flora: A Pilot Study

• Published in: European journal of dentistry Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 024 - 031
• Main Authors: Söderling, Eva, Hirvonen, Aino, Karjalainen, Sara, Fontana, Margherita, Catt, Diana, Seppä, Liisa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: A-12, Second Floor, Sector -2, NOIDA -201301, India Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd 01.01.2011; Dental Investigations Society
• Subjects: Original; Original Article; Xylitol; Mutans streptococci; Chewing gum; Oral flora; Plaque

ABSTRACT Objectives: Our aim was to investigate the effect of short-term xylitol consumption on the microbial composition of plaque and saliva. Methods: Twelve volunteers (22-38 yrs) harboring mutans streptococci (MS) participated in the randomized, double-blind, cross-over study. The experimental c...