Abstract
The present study was done to evaluate and compare the effect of probiotic toothpaste in reducing streptococcus mutans and to improve periodontal status of patients who are undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. A total of 60 participants undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment in age range of 14-29 years were selected to receive probiotic toothpaste for a 30 days period. Participants were examined at 2 time points: base line (start of the study) T0 and after 30 days (T 1) of using probiotic toothpaste. In both the groups, S. Mutans Colony Count and Orthodontic Plaque Index was evaluated. At T0, the mean S. mutans colony count was found to be 63.31± 27.23x10-2 CFU/ml. At T1 the mean S. Mutans colony count was found to be 29.70 ± 15.41x10-2 CFU/ml. The mean Plaque Index was found to be 1.23+0.53 at T0. After using probiotic toothpaste twice daily for a period of 1 month (T1) the mean Plaque Index was found to be 0.11±0.32. Use of probiotic toothpaste twice daily has been found useful in reducing S. Mutans colony count after using for a period of 1 month.
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