Salivary pH, Flow Rate and Streptococcus mutans Count in Relation to Oral Health Statusamong Colored Eyes Adolescentsin Baghdad/Iraq

Fahad, Ali Hadi; Al-Huwaizi, Raed F.; Al-Rubbaey, Yamama A.; Al-Huwaizi, Abbas F.

doi:10.13005/bpj/1587

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“…Differences in susceptibility to dental caries occur even under the similar, controlled conditions because of genetic variations. Some environmental factors are potentially more cariogenic for some individuals than for others [ 49 ]. Most genetic studies have focused on detecting a genetic factor contributing to caries by testing genetic variation, such as single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in specific genes, for an association between variants at a genetic locus and caries.…”

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Evaluation of the Effect of Probiotic Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 on Mutans Streptococci and Lactobacilli Levels in Saliva and Plaque: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study in Children

Sudha

Neelamraju

Reddy

et al. 2020

International Journal of Dentistry

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Background. Probiotic organisms are known to reduce caries causing microorganisms mutans streptococci and lactobacilli. Aim of the Study. To evaluate the effect of probiotic Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 on mutans streptococci and lactobacilli levels in saliva and plaque in children. Introduction. Dental caries or tooth decay is because of the demineralization of the tooth enamel leading to the breakdown of the enamel causing cavities to be formed. Demineralization of the tooth happens because of the acid secreted by bacteria like mutans streptococci and lactobacilli. It is now suggested that probiotic usage prevents the overgrowth of these pathogenic microbes, thereby reducing caries activity. Methodology. In this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study, 48 children with ages ranging from 5 to 15 years were divided into two groups, the probiotic and placebo groups. Chewable tablets with and without probiotic Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 were administered for two weeks. Stimulated saliva samples and plaque were collected at baseline and at the end of 14 days to measure the pH, mutans streptococci, and lactobacilli count of saliva and plaque using chairside kits. Results. A statistically significant reduction in mutans streptococci and lactobacilli counts of both saliva and plaque samples was observed in the B. coagulans Unique IS2 treated group after 14 days of administration compared to the baseline and placebo group (using paired t-test). Conclusion. Probiotic Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 (2 billion cfu) chewable tablet is effective in reduction and inhibition of caries causing mutans streptococci and lactobacilli levels in saliva and plaque in children.

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Evaluation of the Effect of Probiotic Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 on Mutans Streptococci and Lactobacilli Levels in Saliva and Plaque: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study in Children

Sudha

Neelamraju

Reddy

et al. 2020

International Journal of Dentistry

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Study of Unstimulated Salivary Flow Rate, pH and Buffer Capacity in Normal Adults

Barakzai,

Dawlaty

2024

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Background: Salivary physical and chemical property is important for caries control. Unstimulated salivary flow rate is important for protection of oral cavity. Salivary pH correlated to buffer capacitythat neutralizes pH after exposure to acidic or basic condition so protects the teeth from demineralization which ends to caries. In this study changes of buffer capacity and flow rate according to age and gender was investigated to have assumption on age related changes on oral health. Material and Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted on 250 volunteers on Biochemistry Department of Kabul University of Medical Sciences. Unstimulated saliva was calculated in milliliter per minute.pH was calculated using pH meter and buffer capacity was measured by hydrochloric acid titration. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 21. Mann Whitney U test was used for comparison of variables. Result: In this study among 250 volunteers there were 130 female, 120 male and 165 were between 18-30 years old, while 85 were between age 31-65 years old. Flow rate and buffer capacity decreased after age 30 years and female had lower flow rate and lower buffer capacity than males. There was no change in pH between females and males and two age groups. Weak positive correlation exists between flow rate and buffercapacity. Conclusion: It can be concluded that female’s salivary flow rate and buffer capacity is lower than men that is suggestive of more caries risk in females.

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Salivary pH, Flow Rate and Streptococcus mutans Count in Relation to Oral Health Statusamong Colored Eyes Adolescentsin Baghdad/Iraq

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References 17 publications

Evaluation of the Effect of Probiotic Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 on Mutans Streptococci and Lactobacilli Levels in Saliva and Plaque: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study in Children

Evaluation of the Effect of Probiotic Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 on Mutans Streptococci and Lactobacilli Levels in Saliva and Plaque: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study in Children

Study of Unstimulated Salivary Flow Rate, pH and Buffer Capacity in Normal Adults

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