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- Title
Periodontal Pathogen Colonization in Young Children by PCR Quantification -- A Longitudinal Survey.
- Authors
Takahashi, Karine; Cunha, Robson Frederico; Jardim Junior, Elerson Gaetti
- Abstract
Introduction: Periodontal diseases are among the leading causes of premature tooth loss in adults, but the microbiota associated with this problem is established over time in childhood. Aim: This longitudinal study aimed to verify the occurrence of periodontal pathogens in the oral cavity of children aged six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four months through PCR quantification, correlating them with the oral microbiota of their mothers. Study design: Saliva and oral biofilm samples were collected from mothers and children by using sterilized paper points. Furthermore, a questionnaire was applied in all periods to evaluate hygiene and dietary habits. Results: A positive correlation was found between mother--child pairs in all periods. No correlation was observed between hygiene and dietary habits and occurrence of periodontal pathogens. Conclusion: Early inclusion of children in preventive and biofilm control programs could contribute to preventing acquisition of aggressive pathogens.
- Subjects
FOOD habits; MOTHER-child relationship; PERIODONTAL disease; COLONIZATION; TOOTH loss
- Publication
Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 2017, Vol 41, Issue 6, p456
- ISSN
1053-4628
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.17796/1053-4628-41.6.7