Journal of Dentistry
Volume 34, Issue 9 , Pages 662-667 , October 2006

Effect of xylitol:sorbitol on fluoride enamel demineralization reduction in situ

Received 10 December 2005 ,Accepted 16 December 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2005.12.008

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 34, Issue 9 , Pages 662-667 , October 2006

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