Inchingolo F, Inchingolo A M, Latini G, Pezzolla C, Trilli I, Sardano R, Palermo A, Inchingolo A D, Dipalma G
Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.
College of Medicine and Dentistry, Birmingham B4 6BN, UK.
Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2024 Dec 1:1. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2024.2191.
Black stain (BS) is a peculiar discoloration often observed on the teeth of paediatric patients, particularly prevalent in certain populations. This systematic review aims to analyze the composition of the microbiota associated with BS and its potential implications for caries risk. A acomprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) to identify relevant studies published up to January 2024. Eligible studies were those investigating the microbiological profile of BS patients compared to non-black stain individuals, with a focus on cariogenic species and overall microbial diversity. Data extraction and synthesis were performed following PRISMA guidelines. The screening phase ended with selecting 14 publications for this work. The review explores the association between the microbiota of BS patients and caries prevalence or severity. Synthesising current evidence sheds light on the potential role of the microbiota in BS formation and its influence on caries susceptibility. Understanding these microbial dynamics may inform preventive strategies and therapeutic interventions tailored to mitigate caries risk in populations affected by BS. This review underscores the significance of further research to elucidate the complex relationship between BS, oral microbiota, and dental caries.
黑色污渍（BS）是一种常在儿科患者牙齿上观察到的特殊变色，在某些人群中尤为普遍。本系统综述旨在分析与BS相关的微生物群组成及其对龋齿风险的潜在影响。在多个数据库（PubMed、Scopus、Web of Science）中进行了全面检索，以识别截至2024年1月发表的相关研究。符合条件的研究是那些调查BS患者与非黑色污渍个体相比的微生物学特征的研究，重点是致龋菌种类和整体微生物多样性。数据提取和综合按照PRISMA指南进行。筛选阶段最终为这项工作选择了14篇出版物。该综述探讨了BS患者的微生物群与龋齿患病率或严重程度之间的关联。综合当前证据有助于了解微生物群在BS形成中的潜在作用及其对龋齿易感性的影响。了解这些微生物动态可能为预防策略和治疗干预提供依据，以降低受BS影响人群的龋齿风险。本综述强调了进一步研究以阐明BS、口腔微生物群和龋齿之间复杂关系的重要性。
