Effect of saliva stimulants (Hybrin and malic acid) on cervical root surfaces in vitro.
Two saliva stimulating drugs, solutions of Hybrin and malic acid were in an in vitro study found to have a heavy demineralizing effect on the root surface of the dental hard tissue. Consequently the drugs cannot be recommended to patients suffering from dry mouth reaction.
D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology; D003739:Dental Cementum / Q000187:drug effects; D003804:Dentin / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D008293:Malates / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism*; D012472:Salivation / Q000187:drug effects; D013607:Tablets; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000187:drug effects*; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000188:drug therapy
D008293:Malates; D013607:Tablets; D001205:Ascorbic Acid