Abstract
The effect of fluoride on the growth of Treponema denticola was studied. Fluoride, at a concentration of 20 micrograms/ml, was found to suppress the growth of all three strains tested. Growth was completely inhibited by 40 micrograms of fluoride per ml.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Dental Plaque / microbiology
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Fluorides / pharmacology*
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Humans
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Mouth Mucosa / microbiology
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Sodium Fluoride / pharmacology
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Tin Fluorides / pharmacology
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Treponema / drug effects
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Treponema / growth & development*
Substances
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Tin Fluorides
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Sodium Fluoride
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Fluorides