Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 3 , Pages 214-217 , March 2007

The potential for sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) found in common children drinks to limit acid production in the oral biofilm

Received 25 April 2006 ,Revised 24 July 2006 ,Accepted 13 August 2006.

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PII: S0300-5712(06)00155-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2006.08.003

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 3 , Pages 214-217 , March 2007

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