Identification of Types of Potentially Cariogenic Streptococci on Human Tooth Surfaces by the Fluorescent Antibody Technique

Publisher Website
Google Scholar
Abstract
The frequency distribution of four potentially cariogenic streptococcal types, AHT, BHT, GS-5, and HHT, on seven specific maxillary and mandibular tooth surface segments of 27 male teenagers was investigated. BHT and HHT serotypes were widespread in the dentition of all subjects. AHT and GS-5 organisms were identified in 7 and 89% of the population studied, respectively.