Is xylitol effective in the prevention of dental caries? A systematic review.

J Clin Exp Dent · 2024 · PMC11559115 · PMID 39544205

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( 16 ) investigated the use of cotton swabs for administering xylitol to infants, obtaining a reduction in SM counts that was slightly greater in the xylitol group, although differences did not reach statistical significance.

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