Is Mutans Streptococci count a risk predictor of Early Childhood Caries? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The review aims to determine the risk predictability of mutans streptococci in the development of carious lesions in children with primary dentition. Methods Longitudinal observational studies with at least 6 months follow-up and evaluating mutans streptococci presence in caries-...

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Main Authors: Sheetal Manchanda, Divesh Sardana, Simin Peng, Edward C. M. Lo, Neeta Chandwani, Cynthia K. Y. Yiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03346-8