Lactobacillus Test:

-Not good for caries prediction by itself.
-Indicator of cavitation.
-Indicator of sugar intake.
-Indicator of oral hygiene status.

Lactobacilli chart of CFU  (Coloney Forming Units). Try to achieve a < 10,000 CFU level. Extreme left in the chart.

Adapted from Orion Manuf.

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