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pH and bacterial profile of dental plaque in children and adults of a low caries population
This study compares pH and microbiological profile of dental plaque in children and adults of a low caries population. Thirty-nine children, 12–14 years of age and 45 adults between 20 and 39 years of age in 5 Karen villages of the Tak province, Northern Thailand were examined for plaque, calculus,...
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Published in: | Anaerobe 2014-06, Vol.27, p.64-70 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | This study compares pH and microbiological profile of dental plaque in children and adults of a low caries population.
Thirty-nine children, 12–14 years of age and 45 adults between 20 and 39 years of age in 5 Karen villages of the Tak province, Northern Thailand were examined for plaque, calculus, caries (DMFT) and pH measurements in resting plaque and after a sucrose rinse. Information on dietary and oral hygiene habits was obtained through interviews using a fixed questionnaire. Microbiological profile of plaque samples was analyzed with DNA–DNA checkerboard technique.
Mean DMFT was 0.77 ± 1.56 and 87% of the adults and 67% of the children were caries free (p |
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ISSN: | 1075-9964 1095-8274 1095-8274 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2014.03.010 |