Is Mutans Streptococci count a risk predictor of Early Childhood Caries? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The review aims to determine the risk predictability of mutans streptococci in the development of carious lesions in children with primary dentition.

Methods

Longitudinal observational studies with at least 6 months follow-up and evaluating mutans streptococci presence in caries-free children under 6 years of age for the development of any cavitated or non-cavitated carious lesion. Six databases and grey literature were searched without any restrictions. Risk of bias was evaluated using the New Castle Ottawa scale for longitudinal studies, and the certainty of the evidence was evaluated by Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation using GRADEpro software. Meta-analysis was performed using a random effect (DerSimonian and Laird, DL) model, a

SUBMITTER: Manchanda S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10483843 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature