title: A simple method for monitoring mutans streptococci in young children.
abstract: The study assessed the practicability of the Dentocult-SM STRIP MUTANS test in children, using dental floss to transfer the dental plaque to the strip. The subjects were children of 2-3 yr (n = 365) and 5-6 yr (n = 398). The mutans streptococci count on the strip was found to be a good indicator of infection and was surprisingly accurate in the prediction of the 3-yr caries increment.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pienihäkkinen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jokela
mesh_terms: D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003732:Dental Caries Activity Tests / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000295:instrumentation; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000302:isolation & purification*