• Streptococcus mutans is the most common bacteria causing this condition, as it produces acid that damages tooth enamel and leads to cavities. (toothshow.com)
  • This will help prevent the growth of Streptococcus mutans and other harmful bacteria, reducing the risk of developing an abscess. (toothshow.com)
  • The genus Streptococcus consists of spherical Gram positive bacteria belonging to the class Bacilli and the order Lactobacillales [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Dental plaque is a multi-species biofilm consisting of more than 700 species of oral bacteria on tooth surfaces, and mutans streptococci (MS) are the major group of early primary colonizers 2 . (bvsalud.org)
  • In the past few decades, extensive research has provided important information about the link between dental caries and salivary bacteria [ 3 ], and some studies have revealed a significant association between salivary levels of Streptococcus mutans ( SM ) and subsequent onset of caries [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Compared to other materials such as fluoride releasing resin cements, Riva Luting has proven antimicrobial activity against three cariogenic bacteria: Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sobrinus and Lactobacillus. (primedentalsupply.com)
  • This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effect of alcoholic extract of Damask rose on cariogenic streptococci.Methods: In this study, the antimicrobial effect of ethanol extract of Rosa damascena on the cariogenic streptococci, including Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sobrinus, Streptococcus salivarius and Streptococcus sanguis was assessed via microtitre plate method for minimum inhibitor concentration (MIC) and minimum bactricidal concentration (MBC). (ac.ir)
  • Aim: Oral environment of orthodontic patients undergoes changes, such as pH reduction, larger number of sites available for Streptococcus mutans collection, and increased accumulation of food particles, which may lead to an increased number of S. mutans colony-forming units (CFU) in saliva. (bvsalud.org)
  • As of result of this, the oral cavity of orthodontic patients undergoes changes, such as pH reduction, larger number of sites available for Streptococcus mutans collection, and increased accumulation of food particles, which may lead to an increased number of S. mutans colony-forming units (CFU) in saliva 1 . (bvsalud.org)
  • The objective of this study is to compare the antimicrobial effect of Microdacyn 60 ® , OxOral ® , and NaOCl 5.25% against Streptococcus sobrinus, Porphyromona gingivalis, Streptococcus intermedius, Tanerella forsytensis , and Enterococcus faecalis . (academicjournals.org)
  • Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) is the most potent documented antimicrobial agent against Mutans streptococci and dental caries. (bvsalud.org)
  • Antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus sobrinus and glucosyltransferase inhibitory activity of taxifolin and some flavanonol rhamnosides from kempas (Koompassia malaccensis) extracts. (medchemexpress.cn)
  • Clinical laboratories use serological grouping by Lancefield, haemolytic reactions and phenotypic tests for identification of various Streptococcus isolates. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Specifically, the Streptococcus salivarius strains K12 and M18 have been found to be especially beneficial when it comes to the health of the oral cavity. (rdhmag.com)
  • 2009). Oral therapeutic vaccination with Streptococcus sobrinus recombinant enolase confers protection against dental caries in rats . (up.pt)
  • The glucans provide a shelter for bacterial colonization, and the protected environment creates the perfect nesting ground for S. sobrinus and other microorganisms to sustain a stable community in the form of dental plaque. (wikipedia.org)
  • Important antigenic determinants of the Streptococcus sobrinus surface protein antigen A (SpaA), presumed to be a critical colonization antigen of S. sobrinus, are expressed at high level by the Δcya Δcrp S. typhimurium strains. (elsevierpure.com)
  • To assess the amount of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) colonization and oral hygiene status in deciduous molars restored with preformed zirconia and stainless steel crowns (SSC). (ijcpd.com)
  • Children generally acquire S. sobrinus strains from their mother, but the relatively high consumption of sugars by minors facilitates bacterial growth and threatens the onset of early childhood tooth decay. (wikipedia.org)
  • Streptococcus sobrinus in conjunction with the closely related species Streptococcus mutans are pathogenic within humans and enhances the formation of caries within teeth. (wikipedia.org)
  • The full genome of S. sobrinus has been sequenced, and the related species S. mutans has also been fully sequenced. (wikipedia.org)
  • S.mutan serotypes c,e,f and S.sobrinus serotypes d and g are species most commonly found in humans. (cheatography.com)
  • Streptococcus is an economically important genus as a number of species belonging to this genus are human and animal pathogens. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The markers generated exploring 16S rRNA gene sequences provided useful tool that can be further used for identification of different species of the genus Streptococcus . (biomedcentral.com)
  • Streptococcus of different groups are known to cause human diseases, some species being highly virulent and responsible for major diseases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Since many species belonging to the genus Streptococcus are associated with various pathological conditions, different protocols have been used for their identification. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Dual-species biofilms of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans exhibit more biomass and are mutually beneficial compared with single-species biofilms. (ijcpd.com)
  • in 2009, tested a vaccine for S. sobrinus, and initial tests have been successful in providing protection. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2004). Therapeutic vaccine against Streptococcus sobrinus-induced caries . (up.pt)
  • citation needed] S. sobrinus is also affiliated with early childhood caries, which are responsible for the majority of dental abscesses and toothaches in children. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tooth abscesses are often caused by the bacterium Streptococcus mutans , which is commonly found in the human oral cavity and plays a significant role in the development of dental plaque and tooth decay (source: American Society for Microbiology). (toothshow.com)
  • Extracellular long-chained glucans synthesized from sucrose via glucosyltransferase enzymes help accumulate S. sobrinus on tooth enamel surfaces. (wikipedia.org)
  • Streptococcus sobrinus is a Gram-positive, catalase-negative, non-motile, and anaerobic member of the genus Streptococcus. (wikipedia.org)
  • The present study was taken up to explore 16S rRNA gene sequence to develop methods that can be used for preliminary identification and can supplement the existing methods for identification of clinically-relevant isolates of the genus Streptococcus . (biomedcentral.com)
  • Streptococcus mutans was previously considered a primary cause, but recent research promotes the ecologic hypothesis, in which a dysbiosis in the oral microbial community leads to caries. (researchsquare.com)
  • S. sobrinus has also been documented within the teeth of rats. (wikipedia.org)
  • The mutans group cf streptococci possess several extracellular Sucrose-metabolizing enzymes and proteins that have been implicated as important factors in dental caries. (elsevierpure.com)
  • However, these traits also indicate that S. sobrinus has a difficult time surviving outside the host of the human teeth. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lectin from Talisia esculenta and Labramin from Labramia bojeri seeds were found to inhibit the adherence of S. sobrinus to tooth enamel, but had no effect on the growth of the population itself. (wikipedia.org)
  • S. sobrinus has an optimal growth temperature of 37 °C and thrives in a slightly acidic environment at a pH of 6.3. (wikipedia.org)
  • Biofilm from the mixture of sugar and plaque create a suitable environment for S. sobrinus to grow. (wikipedia.org)
  • A method for the identification of Streptococcus mutans in gingival margin plaque by immunofluorescence. (ijcpd.com)
  • 2000) reported that ozone application for either 10 or 20 s was effective to kill the great majority of micro- organisms in primary root carious lesions (PRCLs) in vitro and this application for a period of 10 s was also capable of reducing the numbers of Streptococcus mutans and S. sobrinus in vitro. (dentalnews.com)
  • citation needed] Streptococcus sobrinus was discovered by the French biologist Louis Pasteur in 1887 along with other human pathogens. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2013). Group B Streptococcus Hijacks the Host Plasminogen System to Promote Brain Endothelial Cell Invasion . (up.pt)
  • 2011). Inhibition of IL-10 production by maternal antibodies against group b streptococcus GAPDH confers immunity to offspring by favoring neutrophil recruitment . (up.pt)
  • The oral cavity contains approximately 30-50% viridans group streptococci that are resistant to penicillins and macrolides. (medscape.com)
  • mutant (UAB108) of Streptococcus sobrinus UAB66 syntnesizes a huge amount of Dei. (elsevierpure.com)