Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-4 | Issue-09 | 642-647
Original Research Article
Stainless Steel Bracket with Fluoridated Dentifrices – Comparative Clinical and Microbiological study
Aseem Sharma, Sachin Upadhyay, Gaurav Didhra, Mandeep Nain, Yatharth Goel, Neelam Chauhan
Published : Sept. 30, 2019
Abstract
Background: To ascertain if fluoridated dentifrices have an effect on Streptococcus mutans count in orthodontic patients with Stainless steel brackets. Material and method: patient had tooth No’s 12 included in the study with Stainless steel 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 Stainless steel bracket at different time intervals. Conclusion: This shows Stainless steel bracket has statistically significant reduction of Streptococcus mutans with Fluoride toothpaste.