Salivary Streptococcus mutans and caries prevalence in Brazilian schoolchildren.

Y. A. Buischi, P. Axelsson, M. F. Barbosa, M. P. Mayer, M. C. do Prado, L. B. de Oliveira

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Abstract

The aim of the present study was to determine the levels of salivary Streptococcus mutans in Brazilian schoolchildren, and its possible correlation with caries prevalence. A positive correlation between different levels of S. mutans and caries prevalence was observed, individuals with high levels of S. mutans (greater than 100 colonies) had a DMFS significantly higher than those with low or no detectable S. mutans (0, 1-20, 21-40 colonies).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)28-30
Number of pages3
JournalCommunity Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1989
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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