Immunoglobulin Y In Improving Oral Health In Children: A Comprehensive Review
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passive immunoglobulin, caries, IgY, oral healthAbstract
Dental caries and other plaque-related oral diseases are pervasive problems in pediatric populations worldwide. Conventional preventive strategies, including mechanical plaque removal and chemical agents, are sometimes limited by issues of compliance, adverse side effects, and the emergence of resistant microbial strains. Recently chicken egg yolk immunoglobulin (IgY) has emerged as a promising adjunctive tool for oral health care thereby inhibiting initiation and progression of dental caries
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