colony forming units of salivary streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli. Streptococcal infection, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age18-37 years old, no history of systemic antibiotic or topical fluoride treatments, regular Xylitol chewing gum or dairy probiotics within 4 weeks prior to the study, good oral health, no untreated active caries lesions or signs of either gingivitis or periodontal disease, signing the informed consent Exclusion criteria: smoking, pregnancy, presence of any systemic diseases
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Streptococcus mutans colony count. Timepoint: at the baseline/after 1 week/after 2 weeks. Method of measurement: cfu/ml (colony forming unit in mililiter of saliva).;Lactobacilli colony count. Timepoint: at the baseline/after 1 week/after 2 weeks. Method of measurement: cfu/ml (colony forming unit in mililiter of saliva). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Dental Faculty of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences