An improved method for detecting mutans streptococci using a commercial kit.
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An improved method for detecting mutans streptococci using a commercial kit.
The improved detection of mutans streptococci (MS) in individuals was investigated using several modifications to a commercially available kit, Dentocult SM. Significantly better detection of MS was achieved using plaque from the four approximal surfaces at two interdental spaces than with saliva (P < 0.001). Furthermore, the MS estimates for approximal surfaces at the same interdental space we...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Oral Science
سال: 2002
ISSN: 1880-4926,1343-4934
DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.44.135