Effect of adiposity status on salivary Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the effect of adiposity status, salivary physicochemical parameters, and inflammatory biomarkers on the salivary abundance of the two main cariogenic bacteria Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus among Hong Kong adolescents.

Subjects and methods

This study included 180 adolescents aged 12-15 years from Hong Kong local secondary schools. Anthropometric measurements and oral health examinations were performed. Saliva samples were collected to measure salivary physicochemical parameters, protein biomarker levels, and salivary abundance of Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sobrinus, and total bacteria.

Results

Adolescents with general overweight/obesity or central obesity had significantly higher salivary Streptococcus mutans abundan

SUBMITTER: Deng Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12721701 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature