Cariogenic bacteria in the oral cavity.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 12 and 30 years old Permanent dentition Good general health No anti-inflammatory or antibiotic medications taken in the month before the study No chewing gum or mouthwash use in the last week and during the study Brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste No active or untreated caries lesions or gingival inflammation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Treatment with antibiotics, steroids or any medication known to cause dry mouth in the last 3 months Poor oral hygiene Active periodontal disease Sever crowding of anterior teeth that would be likely to interfere with cleaning of tooth surface Smoking History of mouth breathing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of bacterial colonies. Timepoint: Before beginning the intervention and 45 days later. Method of measurement: Counting the number of bacterial colonies. | — |
Secondary
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| . Timepoint: . Method of measurement: . | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences