Cariogram and caries risk assessment for athletes

Relationship between dental caries experience and the levels of Streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus in saliva of pregnant women

“…The study found that pregnant women have a higher risk of caries and a lower chance of preventing caries in the near future compared to non-pregnant women, which is consistent with the results of studies by Bardisi et al (2018), and Elkwatehy (2018). The study emphasizes the importance of using a Cariogram to assess caries risk and supports its effectiveness in predicting future caries in pregnant women (38,39). The results align with previous research published in the literature (31,(40)(41)(42)(43).…”

“…Rivera et al (2019), and Dolić et al (2017) found that diet and bacteria were the most significant factors in causing caries in pregnant women, followed by susceptibility and circumstances (25,31). Bardisi et al (2018), showed a non-significant difference in the diet sector between groups, which was consistent with the present study, although the frequency of diet was significant (38). The differences in racial and ethnic origin, diet type and frequency, lifestyle, and sample size could account for the variation in results.…”