Method of inhibiting dextransucrase and oral compositions for use therein

摘要

Dextransucrase synthesis of dextran from sucrose is inhibited by novel fluorosucroses which are substituted with fluorine for at least the C6 hydroxyl, and which may also be substituted with fluorine for other hydroxyls. Oral compositions containing such fluorosucrose can be used to control dextran formation in the mouth. Dextran comprises the principal component of dental plaque.