The Effect of Fluoride on Acid Production of Streptococcus Mutans, BHT.

Authors

Jeerasak Nopakun

Publication Date

1986-05-01

Abstract

The effect of sodium fluoride on acid production of Streptococcus mutans BHT. in the presence of glucose has been investigated. It was found that preincubation of cells in the buffer with fluoride (1, 5, or 10 mM) for 10 minutes before adding glucose (10 mM) resulted in the reduction of the initial rate of acidification. The end pH was also increased in correspond to fluoride concentration. It was noted that the addition of fluoride at pH 6.0 did not change the initial rate of pH reduction. However, the pH at which acid production stopped was about the same values.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.9.2.5

First Page

85

Last Page

94

Recommended Citation

Nopakun, Jeerasak (1986) "The Effect of Fluoride on Acid Production of Streptococcus Mutans, BHT.," Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal: Vol. 9: Iss. 2, Article 5.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.CUDJ.9.2.5
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/cudj/vol9/iss2/5