Evaluation of mutans streptococci in plaque and saliva: correlation with caries development in preschool children

Seki, Mitsuko; Karakama, Fumiyuki; Terajima, T.; Ichikawa, Yoshimasa; Ozaki, Tadashi; Yoshida, Shoko; Yamashita, Yoshihisa

doi:10.1016/s0300-5712(03)00033-2

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“…Because the levels of salivary streptococci are variable, detection of MS from dental plaque is more accurate than from saliva. 20 Therefore, we detected S. mutans in the dental plaque but not in saliva.…”

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Factors associated with colonization ofStreptococcus mutansin 8- to 32-month-old children: a cohort study

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Background: The factors involved in Streptococcus mutans colonization in young children are not clear. The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with S. mutans colonization in 8-to 32-month-old children. Methods: A group of 225 caries-free 8-month-old children was recruited for the study. They were examined every six months until they were 32 months old to investigate their environmental factors, host factors and bacterial transmission factors. At baseline and during each examination, their teeth were checked for the presence of dental plaque and developmental defects of enamel, and S. mutans plaque status was assessed using a real-time PCR test. Results: Eight children (3.6%) showed S. mutans colonization by the age of 8 months. The percentages of colonization were 6.0% at 14 months, 16.2% at 20 months, 26.7% at 26 months, and 33.5% at 32 months. The results showed that females (p = 0.006), children with enamel hypoplasia (p = 0.024), children with low birth weights (p = 0.005), those who consume more sweets (p < 0.001), and those with a higher proportion of visible plaque (p = 0.020 and p = 0.041) were more likely to be colonized by S. mutans. Conclusions: Streptococcus mutans colonization in young children was associated with gender, tooth enamel hypoplasia, low birth weight, frequent consumption of sweets and poor oral hygiene.

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Factors associated with colonization ofStreptococcus mutansin 8- to 32-month-old children: a cohort study

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“…Some authors 12 have observed an asso ciation between prevalence of mutans streptococci in the plaque and caries prevalence. Many dietary factors and some substances of well-known antioxi dant effect can influence the adherence of mutans streptococci.…”

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Influence of the antioxidant content of saliva on dental caries in an at-risk community

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• The amount of caries in deciduous teeth is in direct proportion to the observed antioxidant capacity of saliva.• The total antioxidant capacity of saliva is greater among children that have caries.• The presencce of caries in deciduous teeth is associated with caries in permanent teeth. I N B R I E F RESEARCHObjective This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the total antioxidant capacity of saliva and the presence of dental caries in deciduous and permanent teeth, in a group of Saharan children. Methods The dental examination was carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). The total antioxidant capacity of the saliva was determined by colorimetry. Results The total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of the saliva of patients with caries in deciduous teeth was 2.89 1/IC50 greater than among those without. We observed a statistically signifi cant linear regression between the number of deciduous teeth affected by caries and the total antioxidant capacity of the saliva: y = 0.24 + 0.53 × TAC saliva (t = 2.93; p = 0.004) (95% CI of b: 0.018-0.088). Conclusions Our results show that the amount of caries in deciduous teeth is in direct proportion to the observed TAC of saliva, and that the presence of caries in deciduous teeth is associated with caries in permanent teeth.

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“…In fact, in a recent study using multivariate approach, the plaque MS score and past caries experience at baseline were found to be the best predictors of caries incidence in Japanese preschool children [Seki et al, 2003]. …”

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Assessment of Caries Risk in Preschool Children

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Jokela²,

Alanen³

2004

Caries Res

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The study aimed to assess the additional caries-predictive value of visible plaque, gingival bleeding, and the reported use of fluorides and candies, when combined with the information about mutans streptococci (MS) and incipient carious lesions. The subjects were 2 years of age at the baseline examination (n = 226), and they were all given conventional prevention during the 3-year follow-up period. None of the studied single risk indicators reached an accuracy of 80% in predicting the 3-year caries increment. At best, the accuracy was 75% for the MS strip. Use of candies and incipient caries lesions had additional caries-predictive value (multiple logistic regression analysis). The combined use of these three risk indicators resulted in an accuracy of 81%. The present results indicate that in 2-year-old children, the combination of two or three risk indicators (MS strip, incipient caries lesions, and use of candies) might have caries-predictive power enough for clinical implications.

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Evaluation of mutans streptococci in plaque and saliva: correlation with caries development in preschool children

Cited by 44 publications

References 18 publications

Factors associated with colonization ofStreptococcus mutansin 8- to 32-month-old children: a cohort study

Factors associated with colonization ofStreptococcus mutansin 8- to 32-month-old children: a cohort study

Influence of the antioxidant content of saliva on dental caries in an at-risk community

Assessment of Caries Risk in Preschool Children

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