Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 12

Passive Immunization Against Streptococcus Mutans

  • Author:
  • M. Madhumitha1, M. Vijayakumar2,, Ponnudurai Arangannal3, J. Jeevarathan4, S. Amudha5, J. Aarthi5
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 1141 to 1144

1Post Graduate Student, Department of Pedodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai

2Senior Lecturer, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai

3Professor and Head of the Department Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai

4Professor Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai

5Reader, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai

*Corresponding Author: Vijayakumar M., MDS Senior Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, e-mail: drvijaypedo6@gmail.com

Online published on 31 March, 2020.

Abstract

Dental caries is an irreversible microbial disease of the calcified tissues of teeth, which is characterized by demineralization of inorganic portion and destruction of organic substance of the tooth which often leads to cavitation. It is a multifactorial disease. Among the various microorganism Streptococcus mutans considered to be chief etiological agent. Immune therapy against this microorganism to curtail this widespread disease has gained interest. Passive antibody administration has also been examined for effects on indigenous mutans streptococci. Passive immunotherapy is of interest due to its many advantages. This review briefs on passive immunotherapy.

Keywords

Dental caries, Immunotherapy, Streptococci