Genotypic diversity and acidogenicity of Streptococcus mutans in Down syndrome children.

Aims: To evaluate the genotypic diversity and acidogenicity of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and the potential association of these factors with dental caries experience in children with DS compared to non-DS children (controls).

Methods And Results: Seventeen children (age 6-12 years) with high salivary S.

Fluoride Availability and Stability in Children's Toothpastes in Uruguay.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the availability and stability of fluoride in children's toothpastes in Uruguay.

Methods: Six commercial brands of children's toothpaste available in Uruguay were tested. Analyses were made when the dentifrices were purchased (fresh samples) and after one year of storage (aged samples).

Salivary secretory IgA concentration and dental caries in children with Down syndrome.

Purpose: To evaluate the relationship between salivary secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) concentration and dental caries in children with Down syndrome (DS) and compare it with findings in non-DS children.

Methods: The sample comprised 61 DS children and 52 non-DS children, aged 6 to 14 years. Caries experience, plaque index (PI), and gingival bleeding index (GBI) were recorded.

Dental caries and associated factors in twins with Down syndrome: a case report.

Down syndrome (DS) is the most common genetic disorder in humans, but its incidence in monozygotic twins is extremely rare. The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with dental caries in a pair of monozygotic twin girls with DS, where one had caries experience and the other did not. Clinical examination, salivary Streptococcus mutans (S.

Dental caries in individuals with Down syndrome: a systematic review.

Background: Many studies have shown a lower experience of caries in people with Down syndrome compared to individuals without Down syndrome, but this issue has not been critically evaluated.

Aim: To conduct a systematic review of the international literature on dental caries experience in people with Down syndrome.

Design: Three online databases (PubMed, LILACS, and Cochrane) were used to identify relevant studies on caries experience in people with Down syndrome published until May 2015.

Oral Health Status and Salivary Levels of Mutans Streptococci in Children with Down Syndrome.

Purpose: The literature on the oral health status of Down syndrome (DS) patients is controversial. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the oral health status and levels of mutans streptococci (MS) in the saliva of DS children.

Methods: This study was performed with 60 DS children and 71 non-DS children aged six to 12 years old.

Biochemical composition of the saliva and dental biofilm of children with Down syndrome.

Background: The biochemical composition of the saliva and biofilm of children with Down syndrome (DS) may be associated with the incidence of caries in this population.

Aim: To evaluate the biochemical composition of the saliva and dental biofilm of children with DS in the city of Porto Alegre, RS.

Design: The sample comprised 144 children between 6 and 14 years of age, of whom 61 had DS and 83 did not.