Mutans streptococci colonization associates with the occupation of caretaker, a practise‐based study

Meurman, Pia; Pienihäkkinen, Kaisu; Eriksson, Anna‐Leena; Alanen, Pentti

doi:10.1111/j.1365-263x.2009.01024.x

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“…As our latent variable is an underlying construct for behavior, our results are not directly comparable with those of other studies that used individual risk factors. However, our findings are similar to a Finnish study , which found that oral health‐related habits were not related to MS colonization. Possible explanations are that behavioral risk factors may not have been present for a long time, and these factors could be more related to Early Childhood Caries.…”

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Increased number of teeth predict acquisition of mutans streptococci in infants

Nelson

Albert

Söderling

et al. 2014

European J Oral Sciences

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This longitudinal study of 194 very low birth weight (VLBW) and 184 normal birth weight (NBW) infants, hypothesized that the causal pathway between birth group (VLBW, NBW) and mutans streptococci (MS) acquisition (presence) at 18-20 months is mediated by biological, behavioral, and caregiver MS levels. Biological (number of teeth at 8 and 18-20 months, enamel hypoplasia) and behavioral (brushing/cleaning, sweet snacks, breast feeding, dental access) factors were assessed using dental exams and caregiver questionnaire responses at 8 and 18-20 months. Infant MS acquisition and caregiver levels were assessed from saliva and plaque samples collected at 8 and 18-20 months. Structural equations model evaluated the causal pathway with latent variables for biology and behavior. MS presence was similar between birth groups at 18-20 months (VLBW: 40%; NBW: 49%), but significantly higher for NBW at 8 months. Increased number of teeth at 8 and 18-20 months was associated with biological risk. Infants whose caregivers had a one point higher score on MS had a significantly 1.5 higher odds of MS presence. Caregiver behavior was not associated with MS presence. Early Intervention efforts should focus on delaying initial acquisition and improving caregiver awareness of taking care of erupting primary teeth.

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Increased number of teeth predict acquisition of mutans streptococci in infants

Nelson

Albert

Söderling

et al. 2014

European J Oral Sciences

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“…Thus, the dosages of xylitol were only 0.8-1.8 g per day, depending on the different commercial products available in Finland at the time when the study was conducted. Earlier low-dose xylitol interventions were not able to reduce MS levels or prevent caries in young children [Oscarson et al, 2006;Meurman et al, 2010]. Earlier studies showed that a daily dose of at least 5 g of xylitol is required to reduce MS levels and prevent caries in children [Milgrom et al, 2009].…”

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Administration of Bifidobacteriumanimalis subsp. lactis BB-12 in Early Childhood: A Post-Trial Effect on Caries Occurrence at Four Years of Age

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Pienihäkkinen

Alanen

et al. 2013

Caries Res

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Probiotic bifidobacteria are widely used in the prevention of childhood diseases. These bacteria are also associated with caries occurrence. The present secondary analysis in a low-caries population evaluated the effect of early administration of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 (BB-12) on caries occurrence and identified markers of dental decay in early childhood. In the original randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (NCT00638677, http://www.clinicaltrials.gov), infants (n = 106) received BB-12, xylitol or sorbitol tablets from the age of 1-2 months to 2 years with a slow-release pacifier or a spoon (daily dose of BB-12 10¹⁰ colony-forming units, polyol 200-600 mg). The present data were collected using clinical examinations and questionnaires at the age of 4 years. The occurrence of dental caries was assessed using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System. Oral hygiene status and mutans streptococci (MS) levels were also determined. No differences were detected between the study groups in the occurrence of enamel caries (p = 0.268) or obvious dentinal caries (p = 0.201). The occurrence of caries was associated with daily consumption of sweet drinks (p = 0.028), visible plaque observed (p = 0.002) and MS detected in the dental plaque (p = 0.002). Administration of BB-12 in infancy does not seem to increase or decrease the occurrence of caries by 4 years of age in a low-caries population.

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“…Transmission of Streptococcus mutans by vertical transmission, from mother to a child, was identified as the main pathway for infant infections, ranging from 24% to 100% . Early‐childhood caries in 3‐year‐olds is significantly associated with socioeconomic status, visible plaque, taking refined carbohydrates and sweetened dishes between the meals and during the night …”

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“…4,5 Earlychildhood caries in 3-year-olds is significantly associated with socioeconomic status, visible plaque, taking refined carbohydrates and sweetened dishes between the meals and during the night. [6][7][8][9] Dental caries is the most common chronic disease in children. It is five times more as frequent as asthma and 14 times as chronic bronchitis.…”

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The role of parental anxiety, depression, and psychological stress level on the development of early‐childhood caries in children

Gavić

Tadin

Mihanović

et al. 2018

Int J Paed Dentistry

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Mutans streptococci colonization associates with the occupation of caretaker, a practise‐based study

Abstract: The early MS-colonization, in preschool children, strongly associates with the socioeconomic status of the family.

Cited by 6 publications

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Increased number of teeth predict acquisition of mutans streptococci in infants

Increased number of teeth predict acquisition of mutans streptococci in infants

Administration of <b><i>Bifidobacterium</i></b><b><i>animalis</i></b> subsp. <b><i>lactis</i></b> BB-12 in Early Childhood: A Post-Trial Effect on Caries Occurrence at Four Years of Age

The role of parental anxiety, depression, and psychological stress level on the development of early‐childhood caries in children

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