Caries risk in children: determined by levels of mutans streptococci and Lactobaccilus

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Alejandro Aguilera Galaviz ◽  
Gloria Premoli ◽  
Anajulia Gonzalez ◽  
Rafael Aguilar Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Good Predictor ◽  
Risk Evaluation ◽  
Mutans Streptococci ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
A Value ◽  
The Relationship

Lactobacullus sp. and S. mutans are microorganisms with cariogenic capacity, however, their presence do not determine the presence of dental caries.We evaluated the relationship between the presence of Lactobacillus sp. and S. mutans and dental caries in a schoolchildren population. The relation PIDMFT have a value of significance p = 0.001489. In dental caries risk evaluation, the S. mutans and Lactobacillus sp. detection in saliva is a good predictor and contributing to the caries development.

scholarly journals Observational Study Regarding the Relationship between Nutritional Status, Dental Caries, Mutans Streptococci, and Lactobacillus Bacterial Colonies

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3551
Author(s):  
Eugen Silviu Bud ◽  
Cristina Ioana Bica ◽  
Oana Elena Stoica ◽  
Alexandru Vlasa ◽  
Daniela Eșian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Mutans Streptococci ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Significant Health

The prevalence of dental caries and obesity is high as both raise significant health problems. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between dental caries, the number of salivary colonies forming units of Mutans Streptococci (MS) and Lactobacillus (LB), and the nutritional status in a group of children from Transylvania. This observational study used a sample of 154 school children, aged 9 to 12 years. The prevalence of caries was measured using the decayed, missing, and filled teeth index for deciduous teeth (dmft index) and for permanent teeth (DMFT index). Height and weight were assessed for each subject, and their body mass index (BMI) percentile was calculated. Salivary levels of Mutans Streptococci (MS) and Lactobacillus (LB) were determined using the CRT Bacteria Test from Ivoclar Vivadent. In our study, we found a positive association between the BMI percentile, MS count, LB count, tooth brushing frequency, and the incidence of dental caries in children aged 9 to 12 years old. Future preventive programs should include nutrition control in order to prevent both the apparition of dental caries and obesity in children.

scholarly journals Salivary sIgA and PRAP-1 Protein in Relation to Dental Caries: A Comparative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aseel Al-ani ◽  
Douglas A. MacDonald ◽  
Maha Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Secretory Iga ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Confounding Variables ◽  
High Caries Risk ◽  
Caries Management ◽  
Assessment Guidelines ◽  
Unstimulated Saliva ◽  
The Relationship

Aim: Certain individuals are more prone to dental caries than others are. Caries risk may be related in the secretion of certain defensive salivary proteins including secretory IgA (sIgA) and proline-rich acidic protein (PRAP-1). In this study, we investigated the relationship between PRAP-1 and sIgA leading to the susceptibility of development of dental caries in adults and explored the differences in the levels of sIgA and PRAP-1 between men and women. Materials and Methods: Unstimulated saliva samples were collected from 28 patients with high caries risk and 32 control subjects with low caries risk according to caries management by risk assessment guidelines. sIgA and PRAP-1 levels in clarified saliva samples were measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: According to our results, sIgA and PRAP-1 levels did not demonstrate statistically significant differences as a function of caries risk or gender, even when potential confounding variables such as age and numbers of teeth were taken into consideration. Estimates of effect size, however, revealed small- to medium-sized effects and suggest that significant results may have been found if larger sample sizes were used. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that caries risk and salivary levels of sIgA and PRAP-1 do not appear to be significantly associated. Statistically significant findings could emerge if the sample size was larger.

Caries Risk Factors among Three-year Old Children in Chiba, Japan

1999 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akio Tada ◽  
Yuichi Ando ◽  
Nobuhiro Hanada
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Bottle Feeding ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
The Relationship

In order to predict the factors which affect the occurrence of dental caries in children after the age 18-months, we analyzed the relationship between the increment of the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft) in children from 18-months to three-years of age and caries risk factors. Subjects were 392 infants who received both an 18-month-old check-up and a three-year-old check-up in Chiba city. Stepwise multiple logistic regression analyses were used to analyze the results with the increment of the dmft by various combinations of independent variables (sex, order of birth, sweets intake, beverage intake, tooth brushing and feeding). The most predictive factors for the increment of the dmft in upper anterior and molar were “breast feeding” and “bottle feeding” respectively. From these results, we concluded that bottle feeding and breast feeding were the risk factors for the increment of the dmft from the age of 18-months to three years.

scholarly journals Hubungan Faktor Risiko Karies Gigi dengan Status Karies Gigi pada Anak Usia Dini (Studi pada TK Pelita Takwa, Pondok Betung, Tangerang Selatan)

e-GIGI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 266
Author(s):  
Yufitri Mayasari
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: Basic health research of Indonesia in 2018 showed that early childhood caries affected 93% of children. Early dental caries risk assessment using a dental caries risk simulator could be used to determine the appropriate program to prevent dental caries. This study was aimed to analyze the relationship between risk factors and dental caries status in early childhood. This was an analytical study with a cross sectional design using total sampling method. There were 51 preschool children at Taman Kanak Kanak (kindergaten school) Pelita Takwa, Pondok Betung, South Tangerang as samples. Dental caries was assessed by using the def-t index and dental caries risks were assessed by using the Irene's donut program. Interactive interviews with parents were conducted to determine the risk factors for dental caries among the students. The results showed that the prevalence of dental caries was 84.3% and the mean def-t was 5.35. The chi-square test was carried out to determine the relationship between dental caries status and risk factors. The result was not significant for three questions related to the factors, as follows: the child's tooth surface had white spots, the acidity level of the child's teeth was below pH 6.5, and the mother's age was 36 years old. Albeit, twelve other risk factors were shown to be associated with dental caries status. In conclusion, the prevalence of dental caries in preschool children was still high. Risk factors related to the dental caries status among pre-school children can be used as educational materials targeting pre-school children and their parents.Keywords: caries risk; dental caries; preschool children Abstrak: Riset Kesehatan Dasar Indonesia tahun 2018 menunjukkan bahwa 93% anak usia dini mengalami karies gigi. Penilaian risiko karies gigi sejak dini menggunakan simulator risiko karies gigi dapat menjadi salah satu cara untuk menentukan program yang tepat dalam mencegah terjadinya karies gigi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan faktor risiko dengan status karies gigi pada anak usia dini. Jenis penelitian ialah analitik dengan desain potong lintang menggunakan metode total sampling. Sampel yang diperoleh sebanyak 51 anak usia dini di sekolah Taman Kanak-Kanak Pelita Takwa, Pondok Betung, Tangerang Selatan. Karies gigi dinilai menggunakan indeks def-t dan risiko karies subjek dinilai menggunakan program Irene’s donut. Wawancara interaktif dengan orang tua dilakukan untuk mengetahui faktor risiko terjadinya karies gigi pada pasien tersebut. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan prevalensi karies gigi sebesar 84,3% dengan rerata def-t 5,35. Uji chi-square terhadap hubungan status karies gigi dengan faktor risiko mendapatkan hasil tidak bermakna pada tiga pertanyaan terkait faktor permukaan gigi anak ada bercak putih, tingkat keasaman kuman gigi anak di bawah pH 6,5, dan usia ibu 36 tahun ke atas. Dua belas faktor risiko lainnya terbukti memiliki hubungan dengan status karies gigi.  Simpulan penelitian ini ialah prevalensi karies gigi pada anak prasekolah masih tinggi. Faktor-faktor risiko yang terbukti memiliki hubungan dengan status karies gigi anak dapat dijadikan materi edukasi dengan sasaran anak pra sekolah serta orang tuanya.Kata kunci: risiko karies; karies gigi; anak usia pra sekolah

scholarly journals Study of caries risk factors in a group of Bucharest schoolchildren (2)

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-160
Author(s):  
Cristian Funieru ◽  
◽  
Ruxandra Ionela Sfeatcu ◽  
Elena Funieru ◽  
Mihaela Răescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
Mutans Streptococci ◽  
Entire Group ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Poor Oral Hygiene ◽  
Real Risk

Introduction. A poor oral hygiene, a wick salivary buffering capacity or a high number of colonies of specific bacteria are real risk factors for dental caries. Material and method. This study was conducted on a sample of 46 students aged 10 to 12 years attending two schools in Bucharest. Oral hygiene assessment was made both by using questionnaires and by calculating the OHI-S score. The salivary risk factors were identified and analyzed using GC Saliva Check Buffer and GC Saliva Check Mutans tests. Results. OHI-S score for the entire group led to a moderate degree of oral hygiene. Almost 40% of pupils had a number of mutans streptococci colonies over the limit. Conclusions. The poor oral hygiene and the high number of mutans streptococci colonies in saliva found in this study lead to a high dental caries risk.

Candida, Mutans Streptococci, Oral Hygiene and Caries in Children

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Peretz ◽  
Yardena Mazor ◽  
Nurit Dagon ◽  
Ronit Bar-Ness Greenstein
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Mutans Streptococci ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Cariogenic Bacteria ◽  
Clear Association

Objective: to test the association between Candida and mutans streptococci (ms), oral hygiene and caries levels and in children. Methods: 22 boys and 12 girls (age 6 to 14.5 years) participated in the study. Each participant received a toothbrush, and was asked to brush his/her teeth after proper instructions. Dental caries and oral hygiene were recorded. Candida and ms levels were determined in saliva samples. Results: Candida colonies were observed in 70.5% of the children. No association was found between Candida and caries or plaque and gingival indices. C. albicans-positive children demonstrated significantly higher brushing scores. Conclusions: Our findings may suggest that there is no clear association between Candida in saliva, and levels of cariogenic bacteria and caries risk in children.

scholarly journals The relationship between claimed restorations and future restorations in children and adolescents: An observational follow-up study on risk categories for dental caries

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. e0259495
Author(s):  
Riët Hummel ◽  
Wil van der Sanden ◽  
Josef Bruers ◽  
Geert van der Heijden
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Claims Data ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Classification Model ◽  
Risk Category ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Risk Categories

Various models are available to assess caries risk in individuals. In general past caries experience is considered as the best single predictor for future caries development in populations. Likewise, recent restorations have been used to predict future restorations. We aimed to evaluate a classification model for risk categories for dental caries in children based on claims data from Dutch healthcare insurance company Zilveren Kruis. The baseline caries risk categories were derived from the number of claimed restorations in two baseline years (2010 through 2011). These categories were defined as low (no new restorations), moderate (1 new restoration), and high (2 or more new restorations). First, we analyzed the relationship between baseline caries risk categories and the number of new restorations during 3 years of follow-up (2012 through 2014). Secondly, we used negative binominal two-level analyses to determine the accuracy of our classification model in predicting new restorations during follow-up. Thirdly, we reclassified the participants after 3 years and determined the changes in the categorization. We included insurance claims data for the oral healthcare services in 28,305 children and adolescents from 334 dental practices for the period 2010–2014. At baseline, 68% of the participants were in risk category low, 13% in moderate and 19% in high. The mean number of new restorations during follow-up was 0.81 (SD 1.72) in baseline risk category low, 1.61 (SD 2.35) in moderate, and 2.65 (SD 3.32) in high. The accuracy of the multivariate model for predicting 0/>0 restorations was 50%. After 3 years, 60% of the study participants were in the same risk category, 20% were in a lower, and 21% in a higher risk category. Risk categories based on claimed restorations were related to the number of new restorations in groups. As such, they could support planning and evaluation of oral healthcare services.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Different Preventive Programs in Cariogram Parameters of Young Adults at High Caries Risk

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Said Karabekiroğlu ◽  
Nimet Ünlü
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Buffer Capacity ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Mutans Streptococci ◽  
Fluoride Varnish ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Who Criteria ◽  
High Caries Risk

Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of different preventive programs in young adults at high caries risk using Cariogram software. Methods. Sixty-six young adults with high caries risk were evaluated. Dental caries risk for all subjects was determined according to WHO criteria. Subjects were divided into three different preventive groups (control: OH, fluoride varnish: FV, and chlorhexidine varnish: CV). They were followed for 12 weeks (baseline: T0, 1 week: T1, 4 weeks: T2, and 12 weeks: T3). Plaque index, diet frequency, and salivary chairside tests (to record the flow rate, buffer capacity, and mutans streptococci and lactobacillus counts) were performed at each visit. Based on these data, ten caries-related variables were collected and inserted into the Cariogram software to calculate the predicted chance of avoiding caries for each subject. Results. Significant changes were obtained about the Cariogram parameters (diet, bacteria, susceptibility, circumstances, and Cariogram risk group). No significant differences were found between the three methods regarding mean Cariogram scores after 3 months (p>0.05). Conclusions. The regular and effective short-term (three months) use of 1450 ppm fluoridated toothpaste, one visit application of fluoride, and chlorhexidine varnishes were effective for reducing caries risk in young adults, which can be clearly demonstrated using Cariogram software.

Are Mutans Streptococci Detected in Preschool Children a Reliable Predictive Factor for Dental Caries Risk? A Systematic Review

2006 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 366-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.L. Thenisch ◽  
L.M. Bachmann ◽  
T. Imfeld ◽  
T. Leisebach Minder ◽  
J. Steurer
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Predictive Factor ◽  
Mutans Streptococci ◽  
Caries Risk
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