Open AccessEffects of xylitol impregnated toothbrushes on periodontal status and microbial flora in orthodontic patients
Author(s) -
Selin Koşar,
Serpil Çokakoğlu,
İlknur Kaleli
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the angle orthodontist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1945-7103
pISSN - 0003-3219
DOI - 10.2319/022420-125.1
Subject(s) - xylitol , dentistry , medicine , bleeding on probing , saliva , oral hygiene , dental plaque , gingivitis , periodontitis , gingival and periodontal pocket , flora (microbiology) , food science , bacteria , chemistry , biology , fermentation , genetics
To investigate whether the use of xylitol-impregnated toothbrushes affects periodontal condition and microbial flora in orthodontic patients with poor oral hygiene.