Intraoral pH measurement of carious lesions with qPCR of cariogenic bacteria to differentiate caries activity. J Dent. 2011 Dec 23; Authors: Kuribayashi M, Kitasako Y, Matin K, Sadr A, Shida K, Tagami J Abstract OBJECTIVES: A low pH environment is created by cariogenic bacteria. This study was aimed to measure pH of carious lesions intraorally …
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9 02 2011
Effects of a chewing gum containing phosphoryl oligosaccharides of calcium (POs-Ca) and fluoride on remineralization and crystallization of enamel subsurface lesions in situ.
Effects of a chewing gum containing phosphoryl oligosaccharides of calcium (POs-Ca) and fluoride on remineralization and crystallization of enamel subsurface lesions in situ. J Dent. 2011 Aug 19; Authors: Kitasako Y, Tanaka M, Sadr A, Hamba H, Ikeda M, Tagami J Abstract OBJECTIVES: Manufacturers are adding fluoride (F) to calcium-containing chewing gums to further promote …
9 02 2011
An artificial biofilm induced secondary caries model for in vitro studies.
An artificial biofilm induced secondary caries model for in vitro studies. Aust Dent J. 2011 Mar;56(1):40-7 Authors: Hayati F, Okada A, Kitasako Y, Tagami J, Matin K Abstract BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to establish a new in vitro model for biofilm induced secondary caries studies using an oral biofilm reactor. METHODS: An …
9 02 2011
Roughness and pH changes of enamel surface induced by soft drinks in vitro-applications of stylus profilometry, focus variation 3D scanning microscopy and micro pH sensor.
Roughness and pH changes of enamel surface induced by soft drinks in vitro-applications of stylus profilometry, focus variation 3D scanning microscopy and micro pH sensor. Dent Mater J. 2011 Jun 2;30(3):404-10 Authors: Fujii M, Kitasako Y, Sadr A, Tagami J Abstract This study aimed to evaluate enamel surface roughness (Ra) and pH before and after …
9 02 2011
The clinical application of surface pH measurements to longitudinally assess white spot enamel lesions.
The clinical application of surface pH measurements to longitudinally assess white spot enamel lesions. J Dent. 2010 Jul;38(7):584-90 Authors: Kitasako Y, Cochrane NJ, Khairul M, Shida K, Adams GG, Burrow MF, Reynolds EC, Tagami J Abstract OBJECTIVES: Means of objectively assessing white spot enamel lesions (WSEL) are critical for determining their potential activity and monitoring …
9 02 2011
A simplified quantitative test–adapted Checkbuf test–for resting saliva buffering capacity compared with a standard test.
A simplified quantitative test–adapted Checkbuf test–for resting saliva buffering capacity compared with a standard test. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2009 Oct;108(4):551-6 Authors: Kitasako Y, Burrow MF, Huq LN, Stacey MA, Reynolds EC, Tagami J Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to adapt a quantitative test for stimulated saliva, …