Isolation and typing of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus from caries-active subjects
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2017 Background: Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus are main etiological agents of dental caries. Aim: The aim of the study was to isolate, identify, characterize, and determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of S.
Hamzah Abdulrahman Salman +3 more
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Antibacterial effectiveness of different zinc salts on Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus: An in-vitro study [PDF]
Saudi Dental Journal, 2023 Objectives: This in-vitro study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effects of four zinc salts namely zinc chloride, zinc sulfate, zinc citrate and zinc acetate against Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and Streptococcus sobrinus (S. sobrinus).
Manal Mohamed Almoudi +3 more
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Pu'er tea rich in strictinin and catechins prevents biofilm formation of two cariogenic bacteria, Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus [PDF]
Journal of Dental Sciences, 2021 Cariogenic bacteria, such as Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus, are main pathogens responsible for human dental caries. Pu'er tea is empirically observed to prevent tooth decay.
Man-Hua Liao +3 more
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Antibacterial effect of a disinfectant spray for sports mouthguards on Streptococcus sobrinus [PDF]
Dental Research Journal, 2021 Background: Mouthguard (MG) disinfectant sprays are available for maintaining MG hygiene. The effect of these sprays against Streptococcus sobrinus is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of an MG disinfectant
Gen Tanabe +8 more
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Effect of adiposity status on salivary Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus. [PDF]
Oral DisAbstract Objectives To investigate the effect of adiposity status, salivary physicochemical parameters, and inflammatory biomarkers on the salivary abundance of the two main cariogenic bacteria Streptococcus mutans and
Deng Q, Wong HM, Peng S.
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Regulation of NAD+ Homeostasis by SsNrtR in Streptococcus Sobrinus: A Critical Determinant of Its Cariogenic Potential [PDF]
PathogensNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) serves as a critical cofactor in redox reactions and metabolic transformations catalyzed by NAD-dependent enzymes and is essential for bacterial survival and virulence.
Shuojie Lv +6 more
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Salivary density of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus and dental caries in children and adolescents with Down syndrome [PDF]
Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2017 Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus are strongly associated with dental caries. However, the relationship between oral streptococci and dental caries in children with Down syndrome is not well characterized.
Flávia SCALIONI +6 more
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Effect of Limosilactobacillus reuteri probiotic on dual-species biofilms of Streptococcus sobrinus and Candida albicans: an in vitro study [PDF]
Saudi Dental JournalThe development of intricate dental biofilms and an imbalance in the oral microbiota are linked to Early Childhood Caries (ECC) as a multifactorial oral disease.
Ranny Grevanny +2 more
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Comparing the cariogenic species Streptococcus sobrinus and S. mutans on whole genome level [PDF]
Journal of Oral Microbiology, 2014 Background: Two closely related species of mutans streptococci, namely Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus, are associated with dental caries in humans.
Georg Conrads +6 more
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Competence and Transformation of Oral Streptococcus sobrinus in Dental Caries.
Contemp Clin Dent, 2018 Damle SG.
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