None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: 100% xylitol chewing gums EPIC (Epic Industries Inc. CA, USA): Duration of 3 months, twice a day.Composition includes xylitol, gum base, citrus extracts, soy lecithin, gum Arabic, titan
Sponsors
The Oxford Dental College and Hospital
Oxford dental college
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Subjects who did not have any active carious lesions. Subjects who were not on any systemic antibiotic medication, 3 months prior to the commencing of the study. Subjects available for the entire duration of the study, willing to participate were included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects who had recent exposure to topical or systemic fluoride treatment. Subjects who were phenylketonurics. Subjects who had a history gastro-intestinal problems. Subjects who were habitual consumer of chewing gums. Subjects who were undergoing any orthodontic treatment at the time of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the action of 100% xylitol chewing gums at the dose and frequency used in our study in reduction of mutans streptococci and this strategy can be used as a targeted caries-preventive measureTimepoint: 30, 60 , 90 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Follow-up for measuring stretptococcus mutans count, salivary pH levels and buffering capacityTimepoint: 60 days and 90 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactVanishree N
Bangalore Institute of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed