Factors influencing colonization of Mutans streptococci on teeth in infants and toddlers
- VernacularTitle:变形链球菌群细菌在婴幼儿牙面定植因素的研究
- Author:
Junxiang WANG
;
Lihong GE
;
Shuguo ZHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mutans streptococci;
Colonization;
Logistic Regression;
Infant and toddler
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2000;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the factors influencing colonization of Mutans streptococci (MS) on teeth of children.Methods:Dental colonization of MS was investigated in 123 children aged from 7 to 42 months in Beijing. Oral examination was performed. Information of nursing habits, diet history etc. was obtained from parent questionnaires.Results:Logistic regression analysis showed that the number of erupted teeth and the intake of sugar-containing food were positively related with MS colonization, their WALD values were 17.411(P=0.000) and 5.637(P=0.018) respectively,OR values were 3.287 and 2.739 respectively.Conclusion:The main factors influencing the colonization of MS were the number of erupted teeth and the intake of sugar-containing food.
