Streptococcus mutans and human caries
1978
Among the wealth of microorganisms in the human oral cavity, Streptococcus mutans has received unusual attention for its possible causative relationship to dental caries. Its frequent presence in carious lesions, unique ability to adhere to the tooth surface, and biochemical capabilities to utilize the sugar in food to produce acid support such a relationship. Findings from recent studies on the occurrence of the five serotypes for different populations and their relative cariogenicity are reported.
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