title: Mode of Delivery and Its Influence on the Acquisition ofStreptococcus mutansin Infants.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Dental caries pose distinct challenges when it comes to determining their microbial etymology.Streptococcus mutansplay an important role in dental caries. The aim of the present study was to compare oral microbiota in infants delivered by these different routes. A study was conducted on 40 infants. Swab sample collection was done for the detection of S.mutans.Our study indicated no differences in oral microbiota in infants due to mode of delivery.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To assess whether infants born through cesarean section delivery or infants born through normal delivery influence the initial acquisition of S.mutansin infants.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study was carried out on the premises of Bharati Hospital, Pune, wherein 40 infants (3-36 months) were enrolled for the study. Two groups were designed.Group I:Infants born with cesarean section deliveryGroup II:Infants born with normal section delivery.
  
  
  METHODS
  Bacterial swab sampling was done in the participants for the detection of S.mutans.Colony-forming units on each plate were determined for the estimation ofS. mutanslevel in oral cavity.
  
  
  METHODS
  Bar diagram analysis and chi-square test were performed to derive p-value.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The p value derived at the end of the study was 0.52. Hence, analysis of data demonstrates no significant influence of cesarean section delivery and normal delivery on oral microbiota development in infants.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Initial acquisition of oral S.mutansin infants is not dependent on the mode of delivery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Initial acquisition of S.mutans,Mode of delivery.
  Ubeja RG, Bhat C. Mode of Delivery and Its Influence on the Acquisition ofStreptococcus mutansin Infants. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2016;9(4):326-329.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra India.
authors.forename: Ritu G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Ubeja
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra India.
authors.forename: Chetan
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bhat
keywords: Cesarean section; Normal delivery; Oral micro-biota; Streptococcus mutans.