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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 28-30 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health