Correlation between dental caries experience and the level of Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli in saliva and carious teeth in a Yemeni adult population

Abstract Objective This study aimed to determine the relative amounts of Streptococcus mutans (SM) and lactobacilli (LBs) and their relationship with dental caries among a Yemeni adult population. Results A positive correlation appeared between SM and LB counts from saliva and caries tissue samples...

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Main Authors: Sabah A. Sounah, Ahmed A. Madfa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-020-04960-3