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Mutans streptococci: acquisition and transmission.

Robert J Berkowitz1

  • 1Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Eastman Department of Dentistry, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA. Robert_Berkowitz@urmc.rochester.edu

Pediatric Dentistry
|May 20, 2006
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Dental caries, a transmissible disease, is linked to mutans streptococci (MS). Infants can acquire MS before teeth erupt, from mothers or other sources, impacting future dental health.

Area of Science:

  • Oral microbiology
  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Dental public health

Background:

  • Dental caries is a significant infectious and transmissible oral disease.
  • Mutans streptococci (MS) are the primary bacterial agents associated with caries development.
  • Previous research indicated MS transmission from mothers to infants post-tooth eruption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence on early MS colonization in infants.
  • To highlight the occurrence of both vertical and horizontal MS transmission.
  • To support the development of strategies for preventing or delaying infant MS infection to reduce caries prevalence.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on MS transmission in infants.
  • Analysis of findings regarding predentate infant colonization.

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  • Synthesis of evidence on transmission routes (maternal and horizontal).

    • Main Results:

    • Mutans streptococci can colonize the oral cavities of infants before primary teeth emerge.
    • Both maternal (vertical) and non-maternal (horizontal) transmission of MS occur in infants.
    • Early colonization by MS is a critical factor in caries development.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding early MS transmission dynamics is crucial for intervention.
    • Strategies targeting early infant colonization can potentially prevent or delay dental caries.
    • Preventing early MS infection may significantly reduce the overall prevalence of dental caries in children.