Molecular Assessment of Oral Mutans Streptococcus Isolated From Different Patients

Molecular Assessment of Oral Mutans Streptococcus Isolated From Patients With Different Age and Caries Activity Via Selective Media and Protein Pattern.

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03802669

Enrollment

Registered

2019-01-14

Start date

2019-01-12

Completion date

2019-05-20

Last updated

2019-09-17

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Conditions

Dental Caries

Keywords

human saliva, mutans streptococcus, PCR, caries activity

Brief summary

90 saliva samples will be isolated from patient who possess different ages and caries activity, attending outpatient clinic of October University of Modern Sciences and Arts. Then the determination of the best selective media for mutans streptococcus isolated from saliva and authenticate the MS via PCR technique.

Interventions

OTHERoral mutans streptococcus

quantitative assessment of mutans streptococcus of each group by using PCR and protein pattern

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

3 Years to 25 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* healthy participant

Exclusion criteria

* participant received antimicrobial therapy in previous month. * participant who taking xylitol chewing gum or undergo fluoride therapy.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
oral mutans streptococcus screening	immediately	screening of oral mutans streptococcus of each group to determine the differences

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026