Abstract
A prophylaxis followed by three topical applications of an iodine-potassium iodide solution significantly reduced the levels of Streptococcus mutans in fissure and approximal plaques and in saliva. Reductions persisted 20-24 weeks after treatment in salivary and approximal samples. A prophylaxis alone exerted a small and temporary reduction of S. mutans in occlusal fissure plaque, but did not reduce the levels of this organism in approximal plaque or in saliva. A significant relationship existed between the levels of S. mutans in saliva and the proportions of this organism in plaque. The dorsum of the tongue does not appear to constitute a significant reservoir for S. mutans following disinfecting procedures.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1317-1326 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of dental research |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1979 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry