Correlation between bacterial counts in saliva and subgingival plaque

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between the number and type of bacteria from periodontal pockets more than 4 mm deep and saliva in 26 patients. Periodontal pocket samples were taken with paper points and transferred to 0.1 ml of enriched thioglicollate broth. Saliva samples were collected simultaneously in aseptic flasks. Both samples were processed within the first hour. They were inoculated in Schaedler agar plus 5 micrograms/ml vitamin K and 5