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Calcification of Selected Strains of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguis

The University of Texas Dental Branch, Dental Science Institute, Houston, Texas 77025

ABSTRACT

Nine strains of cariogenic Streptococcus mutans and two strains of Streptococcus sanguis were tested for their ability to form hydroxyapatite. The cells were examined by X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy for apatite crystals after growth in a synthetic calcification medium. Each of the test isolates, except for one strain of S. sanguis, produced intracellular mineral. Two strains of S. mutans formed both intra- and extracellular crystals. There was no apparent relationship between calcifiability and serotype.

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