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Effect of Copper Applied Topically or in Drinking Water on Experimental Caries in Rats
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1984
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Drinking WaterCopper Applied TopicallyMedicineBioactive MetalOral CavityDental DiseaseOral MicrobiologyPreventive DentistryToxicologyPharmacologyExperimental CariesMm Cuso4Mm Cu2+
The effect of copper sulfate applied topically or in drinking water on dental caries was investigated in rats. Two daily topical applications of 0.2 ml of 5.0 mM Cu2+ as CuSO4 ad libitum or 1.0 mM CuSO4 in the drinking water reduced the caries scores significantly on all tooth surfaces. The number of Streptococcus mutans colonising tooth surfaces was also significantly reduced by 1.0 mM Cu2+ in drinking water.