Streptococcus mutans population of saliva.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: one lozenge is placed in the mouth every night before going to bed after performing routine oral hygiene procedures (brushing and flossing) and allowing it to compl
Sponsors
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: No use of probiotic products and systemic or topical antibiotics and corticosteroids during the last 4 weeks and at the time of the study No active dental infections No allergy to probiotic products or fluoride mouthwash
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Being out of reach of people for any reason at the time of conducting the study Taking systemic or topical antibiotics and corticosteroids within 4 weeks before the start of the study and at the time of conducting the study Being allergic to probiotic products or fluoride mouthwash Fluoride therapy during the last 4 weeks Consumption of probiotic products during the last 4 weeks Presence of active dental infections
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in salivary Streptococcus mutans population. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and 7 days after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Collecting unstimulated saliva samples and counting the number of Streptococcus mutans colonies. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAmir Hassanpour
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed