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. 1977 May;16(2):712–714. doi: 10.1128/iai.16.2.712-714.1977

Low sucrose levels promote extensive Streptococcus mutans-induced dental caries.

S M Michalek, J R McGhee, T Shiota, D Devenyns
PMCID: PMC421014  PMID: 863519

Abstract

One-tenth percent sucrose significantly promotes dental caries induced by Streptococcus mutans in young gnotobiotic rats. Maximum caries activity was observed in rats provided a purified diet containing 3% sucrose.

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