Article
[Streptococcus mutans and dental caries: microbiological aspects].
Giornale di batteriologia, virologia ed immunologia - 1 Jan 2000
Zucca M, Cenna S, Berzioli S, Gariglio M, Fagnoni V
Abstract excerpt
The central role of Streptococcus mutans in the pathogenesis of caries is universally recognized. In this article we discuss bacterial metabolism relevant to plaque formation and enamel destruction, and review current methods and new prospects in caries prophylaxis: the use of fluorine, possible substitutes for sucrose, active and passive immunoprophylaxis, teeth colonization with non-cariogenic strains of S....
Topics
- Antibodies, Bacterial
- Bacterial Vaccines
- Dental Caries
- Dietary Carbohydrates
- Fluorides
- Humans
- Immunization, Passive
- Lactates
- Lactic Acid
- Mouth
- Mutation
- Streptococcus mutans