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[In vitro utilization of fructooligosaccharide by streptococci mutans].

M M Linardi1, O P Rosa, M A Buzalaf

  • 1Departamento de Ciencias Biológicas-Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru da USP.

Pesquisa Odontologica Brasileira = Brazilian Oral Research
|November 14, 2001
PubMed
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Neosugar, a fructooligosaccharide (FOS), supports oral bacteria growth and fermentation, similar to sucrose. While it produced less plaque and fewer carbohydrates, its potential cariogenicity warrants further investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Oral Health
  • Bacteriology

Context:

  • Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are prebiotics with incompletely understood oral bacteria interactions.
  • Mutans streptococci are key pathogens in dental caries development.
  • Neosugar is a commercial FOS product requiring evaluation for oral health impact.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the in vitro effects of Neosugar (FOS) on mutans streptococci growth, fermentation, and plaque formation.
  • To compare Neosugar's impact with sucrose, a known cariogenic agent.
  • To assess the potential cariogenicity of Neosugar.

Summary:

  • Neosugar sustained growth and fermentation by various mutans streptococci species in vitro, comparable to sucrose.
  • Plaque production occurred in vitro with Neosugar, though plaque mass and carbohydrate content were lower than with sucrose.

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  • Significant differences in plaque carbohydrate content were observed between Neosugar and sucrose.

    • Impact:

    • Neosugar demonstrates potential cariogenicity by supporting oral streptococci growth and fermentation.
    • Findings suggest Neosugar may contribute to dental caries, necessitating further clinical studies.
    • Understanding Neosugar's interaction with oral microbiota is crucial for oral hygiene product development.