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Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus in Saliva of People Aged 20-35
Objectives: A high number of the cariogenic bacteria Streptococcus Mutans (SM) and Lactobacillus (LB) ≥ 105 CFU / (number of colony forming units) in ml of saliva is one of the risk factors for dental caries. People who have caries and high levels of MS in the saliva can transmit bacteria through saliva e.g. to children by licking the teat. Early bacterial colonization of the milk teeth may cause early bacterial colonization of permanent teeth.
Analysis of the number of Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus in the saliva in women and men aged 20-35.
Methods: The studies were conducted in the group of 45 women and 29 men aged 20-35, who reported for treatment at the Chair and Department of Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics of the Medical University of Lublin. Assessment of Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus was performed by using CRT bacteria test (Ivoclar Vivadent, Liechtenstein) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Statistical analysis was conducted with the use of Chi2 test. Statistically essential were test values of p<0.05. The research project obtained the positive opinion of the Bioethics Board of the Medical University of Lublin.
Results: In the group of women high number of SM bacteria was stated in 37,8%, low in 62,2%.
For men, the values were 24.1% and 75.9%, respectively. There were no significant differences in the number of MS in the saliva of women and men (x2 = 1.50, p〉0.05).
A high number of LB was stated in 44,4% of women and 37,9% of men. Low number in 55,6% and 62,1%, respectively. There were no significant differences in the number of LB in women and men (x2 = 0.31, p 〉0.05).
Conclusions: Between groups of women and men aged 20-35, there were no significant differences in the number of MS and LB in the saliva. It is desirable to conduct further research in a larger population of caries risk factors, taking into account the sex of the individuals.
Analysis of the number of Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus in the saliva in women and men aged 20-35.
Methods: The studies were conducted in the group of 45 women and 29 men aged 20-35, who reported for treatment at the Chair and Department of Conservative Dentistry with Endodontics of the Medical University of Lublin. Assessment of Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus was performed by using CRT bacteria test (Ivoclar Vivadent, Liechtenstein) according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Statistical analysis was conducted with the use of Chi2 test. Statistically essential were test values of p<0.05. The research project obtained the positive opinion of the Bioethics Board of the Medical University of Lublin.
Results: In the group of women high number of SM bacteria was stated in 37,8%, low in 62,2%.
For men, the values were 24.1% and 75.9%, respectively. There were no significant differences in the number of MS in the saliva of women and men (x2 = 1.50, p〉0.05).
A high number of LB was stated in 44,4% of women and 37,9% of men. Low number in 55,6% and 62,1%, respectively. There were no significant differences in the number of LB in women and men (x2 = 0.31, p 〉0.05).
Conclusions: Between groups of women and men aged 20-35, there were no significant differences in the number of MS and LB in the saliva. It is desirable to conduct further research in a larger population of caries risk factors, taking into account the sex of the individuals.