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Effectiveness of a motivation method on the oral hygiene of childrenG F Ferrazzano
Department of Paediatric Dentistry University of Naples Federico II, Italy
Eur J Paediatr Dent 9:183-7. 2008..No gift was promised for the next visit at 3 months for evaluating if brushing teeth regularly had become an habit. Statistical analysis of the results was performed using ANOVA...
Antimicrobial properties of green tea extract against cariogenic microflora: an in vivo studyGianmaria F Ferrazzano
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
J Med Food 14:907-11. 2011..These findings showed the efficacy of a green tea extract against cariogenic oral flora, opening a promising avenue of clinical applications in the preparation of specific and natural anticariogenic remedies...
Dental enamel defects in Italian children with cystic fibrosis: an observational studyG F Ferrazzano
Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Community Dent Health 29:106-9. 2012..The aim of this study was to investigate this issue in deciduous and permanent teeth of children with CF resident in southern Italy...
In vivo remineralising effect of GC tooth mousse on early dental enamel lesions: SEM analysisGianmaria F Ferrazzano
Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Int Dent J 61:210-6. 2011..Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate nanocomplexes (CPP-ACP) exhibit anticariogenic potential in laboratory, animal and human experiments. The remineralising potential of synthetic CPPs on early enamel caries was investigated...
The effects of short-term consumption of commercial yogurt on salivary mutans streptococci and lactobacilli counts: an in vivo investigationG F Ferrazzano
Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Eur J Clin Nutr 65:1170-2. 2011..No effects on the levels of lactobacilli were noted. Daily consumption of yogurt for 2 weeks may decrease the salivary levels of mutans streptococci...
Plant polyphenols and their anti-cariogenic properties: a reviewGianmaria F Ferrazzano
Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Molecules 16:1486-507. 2011..It is essential to better determine the nature and distribution of these compounds in our diet and to identify which of the hundreds of existing polyphenols are likely to provide the greatest effects...
Tooth replantation as an alternative to dental implantology in adolescent patientsG F Ferrazzano
Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Naples, Naples, Italy
Eur J Paediatr Dent 11:216-8. 2010..The long-term success of the procedure will likely require a multidisciplinary approach...
Dental and periodontal health status in children affected by cystic fibrosis in a southern Italian regionG F Ferrazzano
University Federico II of Naples, School of Dentistry, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Naples, Italy
Eur J Paediatr Dent 10:65-8. 2009..The aim of this study was to record the oral health status through the mean value of the DMFT/dmft index, the CPITN values and the DDE modified index in children affected by cystic fibrosis (CF)...
Anti-cariogenic effects of polyphenols from plant stimulant beverages (cocoa, coffee, tea)Gianmaria F Ferrazzano
Department of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Fitoterapia 80:255-62. 2009..The anti-cariogenic effects against alpha-haemolytic streptococci showed by polyphenols from cocoa, coffee, and tea suggest further studies to a possible application of these beverages in the prevention of pathogenesis of dental caries...
Protective effect of yogurt extract on dental enamel demineralization in vitroG F Ferrazzano
Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Aust Dent J 53:314-9. 2008..The aim of this study was to test the in vitro ability of natural CPPs (contained in yogurt) to prevent demineralization and promote remineralization of dental enamel...
New strategies in dental caries prevention: experimental study on casein phosphopeptidesG F Ferrazzano
Department of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
Eur J Paediatr Dent 8:183-7. 2007..RESULTS In presence of CPPs, acid dissolution of human enamel is reduced by over 50% in vitro. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrate that CPPs could be a valid preventive system against demineralisation of early enamel lesions...
Dental and periodontal health status in Campanian children and relation between caries experience and socio-economic behavioural factorsG F Ferrazzano
University of Naples Federico II, School of Dentistry, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Naples, Italy
Eur J Paediatr Dent 7:174-8. 2006....
