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trimethoprim and Dental Caries

trimethoprim has been researched along with Dental Caries in 1 studies

Trimethoprim: A pyrimidine inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, it is an antibacterial related to PYRIMETHAMINE. It is potentiated by SULFONAMIDES and the TRIMETHOPRIM, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE DRUG COMBINATION is the form most often used. It is sometimes used alone as an antimalarial. TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE has been reported.
trimethoprim : An aminopyrimidine antibiotic whose structure consists of pyrimidine 2,4-diamine and 1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene moieties linked by a methylene bridge.

Dental Caries: Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Suter, HJ1
Guggenheim, B1

Other Studies

1 other study available for trimethoprim and Dental Caries

ArticleYear
The inhibitory effect of two slightly soluble compounds on rat caries.
    Helvetica odontologica acta, 1972, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Animals; Body Weight; Cariostatic Agents; Dental Caries; Diet, Cariogenic;

1972