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Genotypes of Streptococcus mutans in saliva versus dental plaque.
Archives of oral biology - 1 Aug 2008
Baca P, Castillo A M, Baca A P, Liébana M J, Junco P, Liébana J
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether genotypes of Streptococcus mutans strain can be detected as effectively in saliva samples as in plaque samples from buccal surfaces and occlusal surface fissures of permanent first molars. DESIGN: The study included 20 school children aged 6-7 years who were positive for mutans streptococci. Samples of stimulated saliva and of dental plaque on buccal...
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