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Periodontal Pathogen Colonization in Young Children by PCR Quantification - A Longitudinal Survey.
- Source :
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The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry [J Clin Pediatr Dent] 2017; Vol. 41 (6), pp. 456-461. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Sep 22. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Introduction: Periodontal diseases are among the leading causes of premature tooth loss in adults, but the microbiota associated with this problem is established over time in childhood.<br />Aim: This longitudinal study aimed to verify the occurrence of periodontal pathogens in the oral cavity of children aged six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months through PCR quantification, correlating them with the oral microbiota of their mothers.<br />Study Design: Saliva and oral biofilm samples were collected from mothers and children by using sterilized paper points. Furthermore, a questionnaire was applied in all periods to evaluate hygiene and dietary habits.<br />Results: A positive correlation was found between mother-child pairs in all periods. No correlation was observed between hygiene and dietary habits and occurrence of periodontal pathogens.<br />Conclusion: Early inclusion of children in preventive and biofilm control programs could contribute to preventing acquisition of aggressive pathogens.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1053-4628
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28937904
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.17796/1053-4628-41.6.7