The 'strip method': a simple method for plaque pH assessment.
Caries Res
; 44(4): 341-4, 2010.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20616550
ABSTRACT
AIM:
The aim of the study was to evaluate if pH indicator strips could be used for measurements of plaque pH acidogenicity in situ.METHOD:
Interproximal plaque pH was measured before and up to 60 min after a 10% sucrose rinse in 30 healthy volunteers using pH indicator strips and the microtouch method in parallel.RESULTS:
It was found that the 'strip method' could determine changes in plaque pH to the same extent as the microtouch method (correlation coefficient 0.99).CONCLUSION:
Since the 'strip method' is inexpensive and easy to handle, it may be applicable for assessment of plaque acidogenicity in the clinic.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Reagent Strips
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Titrimetry
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Dental Plaque
Type of study:
Evaluation_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Caries Res
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article
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