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J Dent Res 30(1): 116-125, 1951
© 1951 International and American Associations for Dental Research
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A STUDY OF STREPTOCOCCUS SALIVARIUS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE DENTAL CARIES PROCESS

FREDERIC R. SHIERE D.D.S., M.S.1, CARL E. GEORGI PH.D.1, and RALPH L. IRELAND D.D.S., M.S.1

1 Department of Pedodontics, College of Dentistry and Department of Bacteriology University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.

1. Str. salivarius is a normal inhabitant of the saliva.

2. The relationship of decayed and missing teeth, and the D.M.F. to caries activity, has been demonstrated.

3. Carbohydrate degradation of Str. salivarius lowers the pH between 4.0 to 5.0 which is sufficient for decalcification of the enamel.

4. Etching of the intact enamel surface has been demonstrated in vitro.

5. The action of Str. salivarius is inhibited by the presence of 1 ppm of sodium fluoride.

6. Str. salivarius can readily convert some common fermentable sugars to lactic acid.

7. Str. salivarius may be considered as a potential etiologic agent of dental caries.






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