Snyder test
Sny·der test
(snī'dĕr),a colorimetric test for determining dental caries activity or susceptibility based on the rate of acid production by acidogenic oral microorganisms (for example, lactobacillus) in a glucose medium, using bromcresol green as the indicator, and producing a color change from green to yellow.
Synonym(s): colorimetric caries susceptibility test
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Sny·der test
(snī'dĕr test)A colorimetric procedure to determine dental caries activity or susceptibility based on the rate of acid production by acidogenic oral microorganisms (e.g., lactobacillus) in a glucose medium, using bromcresol green as the indicator, and producing a color change from green to yellow.
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Snyder,
Marshall L., U.S. microbiologist, 1907-1969.Snyder test - a colorimetric test for determining dental caries activity or susceptibility. Synonym(s): colorimetric caries susceptibility test
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Sny·der test
(snī'dĕr test)Colorimetric measurement for determining dental caries activity or susceptibility based on rate of acid production by acidogenic oral microorganisms (e.g., lactobacillus) in a glucose medium, using bromcresol green as the indicator, and producing a color change from green to yellow.
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