A sucrose diet supported implantation of Odontomyces viscosus and a caries-inducing streptococcus in albino hamsters. Caries and periodontal disease occurred simultaneously when both types of bacteria were implanted. Odontomyces, but not the streptococcus, became implanted in albino hamsters on a starch diet. Glucose and fructose diets also supported implantation of odontomyces and development of periodontal disease in golden hamsters. Caries development was minimal.
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