| Literature DB >> 11985199 |
M J Koch1, M Bove, J Schroff, P Perlea, F García-Godoy, H J Staehle.
Abstract
This study examined the correlation between dark pigmented dental plaque (black stain) and caries. Black stain was observed in 67 of 1086 schoolchildren (from 6-12 years old). The mean DMF-T was 0.49 = 1.05 for children with black stain and 0.97 = 1.40 for children with black without black stain (p<0.05). The results suggest an association between black stain and a decreased caries experience at least in the permanent dentition. Further studies are necessary to examine the etiology and whether or not black stain can protect against caries.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID： 11985199
Source DB: PubMed Journal: ASDC J Dent Child ISSN： 1945-1954