title: The influence of gross caries removal and temporary filling of dental caries with a zinc oxide eugenol cement on the level of mutans streptococci in saliva.
abstract: The influence of gross caries removal and temporary filling of dental caries with a zinc oxide eugenol cement on the salivary level of mutans streptococci (MS) was studied in 14 children, 6 to 8 years of age. Forty-eight hours after filling all cavities, there was a significant decrease in the level of these cariogenic microorganisms. However, after 30 days, the salivary level of mutans streptococci was similar to that detected initially.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto.
authors.forename: B Q
authors.initials: BQ
authors.lastname: Souki
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Azevedo
authors.forename: I Y
authors.initials: IY
authors.lastname: Ito
authors.forename: L de F
authors.initials: Lde F
authors.lastname: Batista
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Ganhoto
authors.forename: Z M
authors.initials: ZM
authors.lastname: Mussolino
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D006801:Humans; D012463:Saliva / Q000382:microbiology*; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013997:Time Factors; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement
chemical_list: D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement