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- URN to cite this document:
- urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-442220
- DOI to cite this document:
- 10.5283/epub.44222
Abstract
Background Synthetic particulate hydroxyapatite (HAP; Ca-5(PO4)(3)(OH)) is used as ingredient in oral care products but its effects on cariogenic biofilms are not clear yet. The primary mode of action of HAP may be acting as a calcium phosphate reservoir when deposited in oral biofilms and release Ca2+ and (hydrogen) phosphate ions upon bacterial acid challenge. The aim of this in vitro study was ...

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