title: Effect of multiple dental floss-SnF2 treatment on Streptococcus mutans in interproximal plaque.
abstract: Samples of dental plaque obtained from the interproximal tooth surfaces of seven young men showed considerable variation in the prevalence and anatomic site distribution of the potentially cariogenic microorganism S mutans. Multiple application of 10% SnF2 topical solution and saline solution delivered to interproximal test sites with dental floss were evaluated as short-term measures for eliminating S mutans from these surfaces. A greater overall reduction in the number of positive S mutans sites was observed for the SNF2-treated sites than the saline solution-treated sites. Long term studies are required to evaluate the effect of the treatments on the incidence of dental caries.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002452:Cell Count; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000187:drug effects*; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects*; D014001:Tin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014002:Tin Fluorides / Q000494:pharmacology; D014070:Tooth / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D014002:Tin Fluorides; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D014001:Tin