An in vitro study of the effect of fluoridated milk on oral bacterial biofilms.
Microcosmic dental plaques were grown in artificial saliva and supplemented with either milk or fluoridated milk. The presence of fluoride in the milk increased the pH of the biofilms and reduced the proportions of streptococci, demonstrating that in this model, fluoridation of milk produces biofilms with reduced cariogenic potential.
Pratten
J
J
Departments of Microbiology, Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, University College London, London WC1X 8LD, United Kingdom. jpratten@eastman.ucl.ac.uk
Bedi
R
R
Wilson
M
M
D000818:Animals; D001419:Bacteria / Q000145:classification / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology*; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008892:Milk / Q000737:chemistry*
D005459:Fluorides