The experiment is based on earlier research where it was proven that chewing gum usage with anthocyanin rich sour cherry extract significantly reduces the amount of human salivary alpha-amylase in unstimulated saliva samples and stimulated saliva samples taken in every 10 minutes till a half an hour as compared to placebo. The S. mutans counts' number on agar base cultures were greater in case of the stimulated samples of placebo and anthocyanin containing chewing gum groups. The investigators' aims were to extend the background of the earlier established phenomena: The sour cherry (anthocyanin) containing chewing gum usage (around 2 weeks, daily 3 times) is beneficent on the human oral microflora and cytokine level/expression.
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Caries preventive action of sour cherry chewing gum
Timeframe: "Through 3 weeks of the study!"
Action of sour cherry chewing gum in caries prevention
Timeframe: "During 3 study weeks!"
Effect of sour cherry chewing gum in caries prevention
Timeframe: "Through study completion (3 weeks)!"