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.
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.
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Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto.
Azevedo
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Ito
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Ganhoto
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Mussolino
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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
D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement