Background Two closely related species of mutans streptococci, namely Streptococcus
mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus, are associated with dental caries in humans. Their …

Background Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is a commensal microorganism found in the
human oral cavity. However, due to environmental changes, selective pressures, and the …

Dental caries is an infectious and transmissible disease, in which many genetic,
environmental and behavioral risk factors interact. The mutans streptococci (MS), mainly …

Streptococcus mutans, a member of the human oral flora, is a widely recognized etiological
agent of dental caries. The cariogenic potential of S. mutans is related to its ability to …

Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus are considered the primary organisms
responsible for human dental caries. The ability to generate acids and to adapt to low pH …

Streptococcus mutans is widely recognized as one of the key etiological agents of human
dental caries. Despite its role in this important disease, our present knowledge of gene …

Streptococcus mutans, a principal causative agent of dental caries, is considered to be the
most cariogenic among all oral streptococci. Of the four S. mutans serotypes (c, e, f, and k) …

Streptococcus mutans, consisting of serotypes c, e, f and k, is an oral aciduric organism
associated with the initiation and progression of dental caries. A total of 135 independent …

The oral cavity harbors several Streptococcus mutans genotypes, which could present
distinct virulence properties. However, little is known about the diversity and virulence traits …

Health-associated biofilms in the oral cavity are composed of a diverse group of microbial
species that can foster an environment that is less favorable for the outgrowth of dental …