Abstract |
The study assessed the practicability of the Dentocult-SM STRIP MUTANS test in children, using dental floss to transfer the dental plaque to the strip. The subjects were children of 2-3 yr (n = 365) and 5-6 yr (n = 398). The mutans streptococci count on the strip was found to be a good indicator of infection and was surprisingly accurate in the prediction of the 3-yr caries increment.
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Authors | K Pienihäkkinen, J Jokela |
Journal | European journal of oral sciences
(Eur J Oral Sci)
Vol. 103
Issue 1
Pg. 61-2
(Feb 1995)
ISSN: 0909-8836 [Print] England |
PMID | 7600252
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Chi-Square Distribution
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Dental Caries Activity Tests
(instrumentation, methods)
- Dental Devices, Home Care
- Dental Plaque
(microbiology)
- Humans
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Specimen Handling
(instrumentation)
- Streptococcus mutans
(isolation & purification)
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