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A simple method for monitoring mutans streptococci in young children
1Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland.
European Journal of Oral Sciences
|February 1, 1995
Abstract:
The study assessed the practicability of the Dentocult-SM STRIP MUTANS test in children, using dental floss to transfer the dental plaque to the strip. The subjects were children of 2-3 yr (n = 365) and 5-6 yr (n = 398). The mutans streptococci count on the strip was found to be a good indicator of infection and was surprisingly accurate in the prediction of the 3-yr caries increment.