Molecular Assessment of Oral Mutans Streptococcus Isolated From Different Patients

October University for Modern Sciences and Arts90 enrolled

Overview

90 saliva samples will be isolated from patient who possess different ages and caries activity, attending outpatient clinic of October University of Modern Sciences and Arts. Then the determination of the best selective media for mutans streptococcus isolated from saliva and authenticate the MS via PCR technique.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Dental Caries

Interventions

oral mutans streptococcusOTHER

quantitative assessment of mutans streptococcus of each group by using PCR and protein pattern

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 3 YearsMax age: 25 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * healthy participant Exclusion Criteria: * participant received antimicrobial therapy in previous month. * participant who taking xylitol chewing gum or undergo fluoride therapy.

Locations (1)

October University of Modern Sciences and Arts

Cairo, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

oral mutans streptococcus screening

screening of oral mutans streptococcus of each group to determine the differences

Time frame: immediately

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