A1-1. Salivary S.mutans count as indicator for caries risk and activity. QUESTION: Is salivary S.mutans count related to caries? ANSWER: (Click here)
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A1-2. Development of an anti-S.mutans vaccine. QUESTION: Can anti-S.mutans vaccine protect against caries? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
[Abstract] --- [Abstract with published journal article]
A1-3. Caries reduction to salivary antibody response to S.mutans QUESTION: Is the salivary antibody response in caries active patients greater thanin non-caries patients? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
[Abstract] --- [Abstract with published journal article]
A1-4.Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through CHX. QUESTION: Does CHX reduce S. mutans count in saliva? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
[Abstract] --- [Abstract with published journal article]
A1-5.The association between mother and child salivary S.mutans count. QUESTION: Is the salivary S.mutans count of the mother related to the salivary count in the child? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
[Abstract] --- [Abstract with published journal article]
A1-6. Reduction of salivary S.mutans count by chewing Xylitol gum. QUESTION: Does chewing Xylitol chewing gum lead to a reduction in salivary S.mutans count? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
[Abstract] --- [Abstract with published journal article]
A1-7.The role of S.mutans in the biofilm formation on the tooth surface. QUESTION: Does S.mutans contribute to the formation of a cariogenic biofilm? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
[Abstract] --- [Abstract with published journal article]
A1-8.The association between diet and salivary S.mutans count. QUESTION: Is the salivary S.mutans count of related the type of food eaten? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
[Abstract] --- [Abstract with published journal article]
A1-9.Reduction of salivary S.mutans count by mouth rinsing with fluoride. QUESTION: Does mouth rinsing with fluoride lead to a reduction in salivary S.mutans count? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
[Abstract] --- [Abstract with published journal article]
A1-10The association between salivary and plaque S.mutans count. QUESTION: Is the S.mutans count in saliva and plaque associated? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
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A1-11. Reliability of monitoring S.mutans using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). QUESTION: How reliable is monitoring S.mutans using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
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A1-12. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through saliva flow increase. QUESTION: Does an increase in saliva flow reduce S. mutans count in saliva? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
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A1-13. Changes in salivary S.mutans count under diabetes conditions QUESTION: Do patients who suffer from diabetes have a higher salivary S.mutans count than healthy persons? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
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A1-14. Reliability of detecting S.mutans using Dentocult SM test. QUESTION: How reliable is the detection of S.mutans using Dentocult SM test? ANSWER: (The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
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A1-15. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through tooth brushing. QUESTION: Do patients have a lower salivary S.mutans count after tooth brushing than before? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
[Abstract] --- [Abstract with published journal article]
A1-16. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through restorative treatment. QUESTION: Does restorative treatment reduce S. mutans count in saliva? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
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A1-17. Association of salivary S. mutans count with socio-economic background. QUESTION: Is the S. mutans count in saliva associated with the socio-economic background of patients? ANSWER:
(The systematic review to answer this question is still ongoing)
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Minor research topics:
1. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through tetracycline.
2. Changes in salivary S.mutans count under SS conditions.
3. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through fluoride.
4. Association of salivary S. mutans count with orthodontic treatment.
5. Association of salivary S. mutans count with the plaque index.
6. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.
7. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through mustic gum chewing.
8. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through fissure sealing.
9. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through barley coffee.
10. The association between S.mutans adherence level and caries activity .
11. Association of lead contamination with salivary S. mutans count.
12. Association of saliva proteins with salivary S. mutans count.
13. Reliability of the dip-slide S.mutans test.
14. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through CHX chewing gum.
15. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through alum mouthwash.
16. The association between S.mutans colonization and age.
17. Association of the time of S. mutans colonisation with caries.
18. Association of S. mutans binding with salivary aglutinin.
19. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Early Childhood Caries (ECC) treatment.
20. The association measured salivary S.mutans count in children and sampling method.
21. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Funoran (sulfated polysaccaride).
22. Impact of Urea on the effect of S.mutans on the salivary pH.
23. Association of S. mutans binding with HLA-DR4.
24. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through CHX and Professional Tooth Cleaning (PTC).
25. Association of S. mutans colonisation with S. sanguis.
26. Association of salivary S. mutans and bottle usage of infants.
27. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through baking soda.
28. Association of salivary S. mutans count with enamel hypoplasia.
29. Association of salivary S. mutans count with cardiac disease.
30. Association of salivary S. mutans count with nodules in pre-dentate infants.
31. The association between S.mutans TW871 strain and caries.
32. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through CHX under root caries conditions.
33. Better reduction of salivary S. mutans count through CHX/Fluoride mouthrinse with Strontium then without.
34. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through caries removal and ZnO/Eugenol filling.
35. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through low-molekular weight chitosans.
36. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Jugulans regia L bark extract.
37. Reliability of S.mutans assessment using Cariesscreen vs tounge blade/Rodac plate method.
38. Reliability of S.mutans count quantification using Mitis salivarius sachrose agar.
39. Reliability of S.mutans recovery on MSKB medium as compared to MSB medium.
40. Reliability of S.mutans latex agglutination test for caries activity assessment.
41. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through immune milk.
42. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through ZnCl(2).
43. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Neem azadirachta indica extract.
44. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Ozone.
45. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Chlorzoin.
46. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through ferric-aluminium-fluoride (FeAlF).
47. Association of salivary S. mutans growth with nicotin.
48. Association of S. mutans adherence with blood group substances.
49. Association of salivary S. mutans count with the transition from primary to permanent dentition.
50. Association of salivary S. mutans count with fructose intolerance.
51. Association of salivary S. mutans count with Lactobacilli count.
52. Association of salivary S. mutans count with restoration longevity. I
53. Association of measured salivary S. mutans count with the sampling time during the day.
54. Association of salivary S. mutans count with human leucozyte antigens.
55. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Caffein.
56. Association of S. mutans colonisation with bacteriocin production.
57. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Theophylline.
58. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Terminalia chebula extracts.
59. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through oolong tea extracts.
60. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Listerine.
61. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through apple polyphenols (APP).
62. Reduction of salivary S.mutans in child through maternal use of CHX/Xylitol chewing gum.
63. Reduction of salivary S.mutans in child through maternal use of fluoride.
64. Reduction of salivary S.mutans in child through maternal oral health education.
65. Reduction of salivary S.mutans in child through maternal use of CHX varnish.
66. Reduction of salivary S.mutans in child through maternal use of Xylitol.
67. Reduction of salivary S.mutans in child through maternal use of iodine NaF.
68. The association between salivary S.mutans count and exclusion of mayor salivary glands.
69. The association between S.mutans accumulation and genetic predisposition.
70. Reduction of salivary S.mutans in child through maternal use of CHX/Fluoride.
71. Reduction of S.mutans pellicle adherence through traditional Chinese medicine.
72. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through salivary nitrate.
73. The association salivary S.mutans count and other bacteria.
74. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Radix et Rhizoma Rhei.
75. Reliability of monitoring S.mutans using fiber optic biosensor (FOBS).
76. Association of salivary S. mutans count with nursing bottle syndrom.
77. Inter- and intra individual variation in salivary S.mutans count.
78. Reliability of detecting S.mutans using fiber optic evanescent-wave spectroscopy.
79. Reliability of detecting S.mutans using selective medium for bacteria culture.
80. Reliability of storing S.mutans cultures in VMGA or reduced transport fluid.
81. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Titoil (experimental dentifrice).
82. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through use of miswak chewing stick.
83. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through cytoreductive therapy and prophylactic antibiotic therapy during bone marrow transplantation.
84. The association between iron content in saliva and salivary S.mutans count.
85. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through CHX/Xylitol chewing gum.
86. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through tooth restoration with atraumatic restorative treatment (ART).
87. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Sorbitol chewing gum.
88. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through bifido bacteria in yogurt.
89. Changes in salivary S.mutans count under condition of Sickel Cell Anaemia.
90. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through tongue scraping.
91. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Cecropin-XJ.
92. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Thymol/CHX varnish.
93. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through iodine agent.
94. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Proxyt paste.
95. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through GIC with incorporated CHX.
96. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through self-arresting caries treatment (SACT).
97. Cariogenity of S .mutans as compared to lactobacilli.
98. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Lactococus latis.
99. Diverences in S.mutans genotypes under DOWN syndrom conditions.
100. Reduction of salivary S. mutans count through Cyperus rotundus.
101. Association of diary food with salivary S. mutans.
102. Salivary S.mutans identification with species-specific primers.
103. Saliva adhesion of S.mutans under condition of high caries experience.
104. Salivary S. mutans count in relation to the level of carbohdrate fermentation.
