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[Microbiological tests of patients at risk]
1Katholieke Universiteit, Nijmegen.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Saliva tests using Streptococcus and Lactobacillus can help identify at-risk patients in The Netherlands. Despite low predictive values, these microbiological tests are recommended for dental practice.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Dental diagnostics
Context:
- Discussion of Streptococcus and Lactobacillus tests in The Netherlands for patient risk selection.
- Focus on the calculation of sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of microbiological tests.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the utility of Streptococcus and Lactobacillus tests for identifying patients at risk.
- To analyze the diagnostic performance metrics of these microbiological tests.
Summary:
- The study reviews available Streptococcus and Lactobacillus diagnostic tests in The Netherlands.
- Calculations of test sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value are presented.
- Despite limitations in predictive power, the use of saliva tests in dental settings is supported.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the diagnostic capabilities of oral microbiological tests.
- Informs dental practitioners about the potential benefits and limitations of risk assessment tools.
- Contributes to the understanding of Streptococcus and Lactobacillus roles in oral health risk stratification.