Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 503-508 , June 2007

The effects of sugar-free chewing gums on dental plaque regrowth: A comparative study

Received 27 November 2006 ,Revised 26 January 2007 ,Accepted 26 January 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2007.01.008

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 503-508 , June 2007

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