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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Sep 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 …
Sep 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 …
Sep 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 …
Sep 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 …
Sep 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, …