Diet and Caries-associated Bacteria in Severe Early Childhood Caries An Study.

BACKGROUND

Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) is a prevalent oral health issue among young children, often associated with specific caries-associated bacteria. This study investigates the impact of diet on the growth and activity of caries-associated bacteria in S-ECC.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Plaque samples of and species were procured from laboratory. The samples were exposed to different dietary conditions, including high-sugar, high-carbohydrate, and control diets. The growth kinetics of caries-associated bacteria, including and species, were monitored using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and colony-forming unit (CFU) assays.

RESULTS

Under high-sugar conditions, the growth of increased by 50% compared to the control group, as evidenced by qPCR analysis. species also exhibited a significant increase in CFU counts in response to high-carbohydrate diets, showing a 40% rise compared to controls.

CONCLUSION

This study highlights the influence of diet on the proliferation of caries-associated bacteria in severe early childhood caries. High-sugar and high-carbohydrate diets contribute to the growth and activity of and species, exacerbating the progression of dental caries in affected children.