Bacteria
Associated with Caries Types
Smooth Surface Streptococcus mutans (group)
Pit & Fissure Streptococcus mutans Lactobacillus
spp.
Root Actinomyces
viscosus Filamentous
rods
Actinomyces naeslundii Streptococcus mutans
Actinomyces odontolyticus
Dentinal Lactobacillus spp. Arachnia
spp.
Actinomyces viscosus Bifidobacterium spp.
Actinomyces naeslundii Propionibacterium spp.
Filamentous rods Streptococcus mutans
Eubacterium spp.
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