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The Effects of Bioactive Glass-Containing Toothpastes on Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Removal from Contemporary Restorative Materials: An In Vitro Study.

Dentistry journal · Isfendiyaroglu I, Daniskan AS, Bagkur C, Ozverel CS, Isfendiyaroglu M, Ergucu Z · 2026-09-15

Researchers tested two bioactive glass toothpastes on five restorative materials to compare their effectiveness at removing *Streptococcus mutans* biofilm. Sensodyne Repair & Protect and EQUIA Forte HT material showed the best bacterial reduction.

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