Caries status and quantification of four bacteria in saliva of Chinese preschool children: A cross-sectional study
Background/purpose: Mutans streptococci, bifidobacteria, and lactobacilli are acidogenic and aciduric bacteria which may be associated with early childhood caries (ECC). This study aimed to analyze the bacterial composition of four cariogenic microorganisms, namely Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Dental Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790214000282 |