Abstract:Aims
Caries and periodontal disease are associated with inadequate control of oral bacteria. Since conventional microbiological evaluations are impractical in dental clinics or public engagement activities, a rapid test for the quantification of oral bacteria represents a useful tool. We describe the development of a colour change test to rapidly estimate bacterial colonisation density in the mouth.
Methods and Results
Volunteers rinsed with milk or milkshake. Viability indicators were added and colour changes… Show more
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