Evaluation of mutans streptococci in plaque and saliva: Correlation with caries development in preschool children

Journal of Dentistry

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 283-290

  Seki, M ^a   Karakama, F ^a   Terajima, T ^a   Ichikawa, Y ^a   Ozaki, T ^a   Yoshida, S ^a   Yamashita, Y ^a  

^a NIHON UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Caries; Mutans streptococci; Plaque; Preschool children; Saliva

Indexed keywords

ACCURACY; ARTICLE; BACTERIUM MUTANT; CONTROLLED STUDY; CORRELATION ANALYSIS; DENTAL CARIES; FEMALE; HUMAN; INCIDENCE; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; PREDICTION; PRESCHOOL CHILD; PREVALENCE; RISK FACTOR; SALIVA ANALYSIS; STREPTOCOCCUS; TOOTH PLAQUE;

EID: 0038488315     PISSN: 03005712     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0300-5712(03)00033-2     Document Type: Article

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