Mnemonics for Cariogenic Bacteria
"SALiVA"
S-S.mutans, Sanguis, mitis, salivarius
A-A.viscus
L-Lactobacilli
V-Veillonella
A-A.naeslundi
In brief about cariogenic bacteria
- Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli are the most common cariogenic bacteria in Coronal Caries.
- Actinomyces viscus is the most common cariogenic bacteria in Root Surface or Smooth Surface Caries.
- Dental Plaque Organism- Streptococcus sanguis found earliest
- Other offenders: Actinomyces naeslundi, Veillonella, Streptococcus salivarious.
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