title: [Effect of Xylitol chewing gum on total saliva and dental plaque in caries-active persons].
abstract: Total saliva and toothplaque values were investigated with caries active persons during the use of xylital containing chewing gum. 20 caries active individuals (DMFS 54.4) chewed 5 xylitol chewing gums per day over a period of 4 weeks. The most important result was the reduction in lacto-bacilli values. This may have occurred because of the inability of acid forming bacteria to metabolise xylitol.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rekola
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism; D002638:Chewing Gum; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000382:microbiology*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D012463:Saliva / Q000382:microbiology*; D014993:Xylitol
chemical_list: D002638:Chewing Gum; D014993:Xylitol
vernacular_title: Die Wirkung ovn Xylitkaugummi auf den Gesamtspeichel und die Zahnplaque bei kariesaktiven Personen.