| Literature DB >> 3891794 |
H M Eriksen, H Nordbø, H Kantanen, J E Ellingsen.
Abstract
The etiology of extrinsic tooth discolorations due to chemical, plaque-preventive agents is not fully understood. However, information from experimental investigations point to at least 3 possible mechanisms. (A) Non-enzymatic browning reactions (Maillard reactions). (B) Formation of pigmented metal (Fe, Sn)-sulfides. (C) Reaction products of food and beverage constituents and chemical, plaque-preventive compounds. Available evidence indicates that browning (A) and formation of pigmented metal sulfides (B) are the most likely causes of these discolorations while dietary factors (C) may play a modifying rôle.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 3891794 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1985.tb00924.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Periodontol ISSN: 0303-6979 Impact factor: 8.728