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Caries Flashcards

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What are the virulence factors of s mutans?

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Glycolytic systems
- increase acidic environment

EPS / sucrose metabolism
- eps synthesised via sucrose metabolism
- helps to form dental biofilm
- contribute to resistance

Attachment mechanisms such as GTF

Ecological competitiveness at low pH

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