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Relationship between caries and dental plaque composition
Sule Bayrak1, Zeynep Okte, Ulvi Reha Fidanci
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ondokuz Mayls, 55139, Kurupelit, Samsun, Turkey. suleb76@yahoo.com
American Journal of Dentistry
|April 8, 2011
Summary
Dental caries is linked to higher insoluble polysaccharide levels in plaque. Sucrose rinses decreased minerals but increased these polysaccharides in caries-free children, suggesting a role in caries development.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Microbiology
Background:
- Dental caries is a multifactorial disease influenced by plaque composition.
- Understanding the biochemical changes in dental plaque is crucial for caries prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between dental caries and the biochemical makeup of dental plaque in children.
- To assess the impact of a 10% sucrose solution on dental plaque's biochemical structure.
Main Methods:
- Sixty children were categorized into caries-free and caries-positive groups.
- Dental plaque samples were analyzed for fluoride, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, and insoluble polysaccharide concentrations before and after sucrose rinse.
- Ion chromatography and colorimetric analysis were employed for biochemical determination.
Main Results:
- Baseline insoluble polysaccharide levels were significantly higher in caries-positive children.
- Sucrose exposure led to significant decreases in fluoride, calcium, and inorganic phosphorus in both groups.
- Insoluble polysaccharide concentrations significantly increased only in caries-free children post-sucrose exposure.
Conclusions:
- Higher baseline insoluble polysaccharide levels may indicate a predisposition to dental caries.
- The differential response of insoluble polysaccharides to sucrose in caries-free children warrants further investigation regarding their role in caries initiation or progression.
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