Dental plaque caries related microorganism in relation to demographic factors among a group of Iraqi children

Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2024 Aug 31;66(4):491-499. doi: 10.3897/folmed.66.e127454.

Abstract

Streptococcusmutans and lactobacilli are most important bacteria in the pathogenesis of dental caries. Cariogenic microflora has been associated to the primary caregiver transmission and sugary diets.

Keywords: demographic factors health lactobacilli nutrition oral plaque Streptococcus mutans.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dental Caries* / epidemiology
  • Dental Caries* / microbiology
  • Dental Plaque* / microbiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iraq / epidemiology
  • Lactobacillus
  • Male
  • Streptococcus mutans / isolation & purification