Method for reducing the viability of detrimental oral microorganisms in an individual, and for prevention and/or treatment of diseases caused by such microorganisms; and whitening and/or cleaning of an individual's teeth
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Feb 20, 2001
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Mar 2, 1999
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The invention relates to a method for reducing the viability of detrimental oral microorganisms in an individual, said method comprising subjecting the individual's oral cavity to a bioactive glass, the average particle size of which is less than 100 .mu.m. Furthermore, this invention concerns a method for the prevention of dental caries and/or gingivitis in an individual, said caries being caused by a cariogenic bacteria; or for prevention or treatment of periapical infections. Further the invention relates to a method for the whitening and/or mechanical cleaning of an individual'teeth.
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