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Effects of calcium-containing solutions on fluorescence-detectable plaque area and enamel mineral volume: an in vitro and exploratory clinical study.

BMC oral health · Lin ZY, Fu E, Li CH, Chang TH, Yuh DY · 2026-09-15

Calcium-containing oral sprays reduced fluorescence-detectable plaque signals more than placebo in children over two months, with in vitro evidence suggesting these solutions may promote enamel remineralization while reducing plaque-associated fluorescence.

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