Low sucrose levels promote extensive Streptococcus mutans-induced dental caries.

Infect Immun. 1977 May; 16(2): 712–714.

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S M Michalek, J R McGhee, T Shiota, and D Devenyns

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Abstract

One-tenth percent sucrose significantly promotes dental caries induced by Streptococcus mutans in young gnotobiotic rats. Maximum caries activity was observed in rats provided a purified diet containing 3% sucrose.

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