Comparison of Efficacy Of Probiotic Toothpaste and Chlorhexidine Mouthwash To Reduce S.Mutans
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Orthodontic appliance causes increase in plaque accumulation, especially around brackets,
wires and attachments. Advances in orthodontics in recent time have led to improved quality
of appliance and treatment procedures ultimately resulting in improvised standard of patient
care.
These bacteria metabolize different kind of carbohydrates accumulated around orthodontic
appliances and create acidic environment in the oral cavity leading to enamel
demineralization around the brackets and white spot lesions.
This study was carried out to evaluate and compare the efficacy of probiotic toothpaste and
chlorhexidine mouthwash in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with individuals who are
not using them.