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The Occurrence of Streptococcus Mutans and Oral Health Condition in Pregnant Women

Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen |
2012

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the dental status of pregnant women, to determine the saliva buffer capacity, and to identify the occurrence of Streptococcus mutans (SM) quantity in saliva and plaque. The frequency of carbohydrate intake in between meals among pregnant women was taken as a base for the risk determination of new carious lesions.