Impact of polyols on Oral microbiome of Estonian schoolchildren

• Main Authors: Jelena Štšepetova (Author), Jaak Truu (Author), Riina Runnel (Author), Rita Nõmmela (Author), Mare Saag (Author), Jana Olak (Author), Hiie Nõlvak (Author), Jens-Konrad Preem (Author), Kristjan Oopkaup (Author), Kaarel Krjutškov (Author), Eino Honkala (Author), Sisko Honkala (Author), Kauko Mäkinen (Author), Pirkko-Liisa Mäkinen (Author), Tero Vahlberg (Author), Joan Vermeiren (Author), Douwina Bosscher (Author), Peter de Cock (Author), Reet Mändar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Oral microbiome has significant impact on both oral and general health. Polyols have been promoted as sugar substitutes in prevention of oral diseases. We aimed to reveal the effect of candies containing erythritol, xylitol or control (sorbitol) on salivary microbiome. Methods Ni...