Fisher’s PLSD test was employed to compare caries scores between combinations of the detected bacteria. Results.  Streptococcus mutans and S. sobrinus were present in 38.3% and 68.0%, respectively, whereas 14.8% were positive for S. mutans alone, 44.5% for S. sobrinus alone, and 23.5% for both S. mutans and

S. sobrinus, with 17.2% negative for both. The DFT, dft, and total (DFT + dft) scores for subjects positive for both S. mutans and S. sobrinus were significantly higher than those positive for S. mutans alone (P < 0.05, in triplicate). Conclusion.  These results suggest that schoolchildren harbouring BMS-354825 manufacturer both S. mutans and S. sobrinus have a significant higher dental caries experience in both permanent and primary teeth as compared to those with S. mutans alone. “
“International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2010; 20: 451–457 Background.  There is a lack of actual data regarding oral health in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Aim.  To evaluate the oral www.selleckchem.com/products/PD-0325901.html health in adolescents with intellectual disabilities participating in the German Special Olympics games 2008. Methods.  A free voluntary dental examination was offered to the participating athletes. Dental examinations were performed according to WHO criteria by dental clinicians. In addition, information about the

athletes’ oral hygiene habits was collected. Results.  The number of adolescent athletes aged between 12 and 17 years who had their teeth Nintedanib (BIBF 1120) examined was 160. On average they were 15.3 years old. Caries prevalence was 58.1% and the mean DMFT was 2.3. The mean number of fissure sealed teeth was 2.5. About half of the participants showed signs of gum inflammation. The proportion of the adolescents living at home with their parents was 88%. More than 90% of them brushed their teeth by themselves without assistance. Conclusions.  Adolescents with intellectual disabilities seem to have benefited from various caries preventive

measures which had been introduced during the last two decades in Germany but still have a poorer oral health than the general population. More specific prevention programmes seeking close cooperation with parents, custodians, and caretakers should be developed. “
“International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2013; 23: 153–159 Background.  Hypophosphatasia (HP) is characterized by defective mineralization of bone and teeth because of deficient alkaline phosphatase activity. There are generally six recognized clinical forms, of which the most severe is often lethal prenatally or early in life. In milder forms, such as odontohypophosphatasia (OHP), premature exfoliation of primary teeth may be the only clinical manifestation. Case Report.