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Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences | Volume-6 | Issue-09
Ceramic Bracket with Fluoridated Dentifrices– Comparative Clinical and Microbiological Study
Dr. Aseem Sharma,Dr. Sachin Upadhyay,Dr. Deepak Phor, Dr. Gaurav Didhra,Dr. Mandeep Nain,Dr. Yatharth Goel
Published: Sept. 30, 2019 | 81 59
DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2019.v06i09.006
Pages: 408-413
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Abstract
Background: To ascertain if Fluoridated dentifrices have an effect on Streptococcus mutans count in orthodontic patients with ceramic brackets. Material and method: patient had tooth No’s 35 included in the study with Ceramic bracket bonded. Dentifrices tested were Fluoride based. Conventional tooth paste was considered as control group. Result: Paired T test compared the means of Streptococcus mutans count around ceramic bracket at different time intervals. Conclusion: This shows ceramic bracket has statistically significant reduction of Streptococcus mutans with Fluoride toothpaste.