title: Effect of saliva stimulants (Hybrin and malic acid) on cervical root surfaces in vitro.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D008293:Malates; D013607:Tablets; D001205:Ascorbic Acid