Fermentation Characteristics of Strains of 'Streptococcus mutans'.

Abstract

Realization of the important role of Streptococcus mutans in the initiation of dental caries has resulted in extensive studies of all its biologic characteristics. The ultimate goal is to control or eliminate it from the oral cavity. One means of accomplishing this is to reduce or eliminate its carbohydrate source. This study reports those carbohydrates which Streptococcus mutans cannot metabolize. (Author)

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 29, 1978
Accession Number
ADA052875

Entities

People

  • T. C. Lyon Jr

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Carbohydrates
  • Dentistry
  • Deoxy Sugars
  • Fermentation
  • Ph Meters
  • Preventive Dentistry
  • Streptococcus
  • Sugar Alcohols
  • Sugars
  • Sweetening Agents
  • Tooth Diseases
  • United States

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Computer Programming and Software Development.
  • Riverine Ecology