Effects of probiotic and fluoride mouthrinses on Streptococcus mutans in dental plaque around orthodontic brackets: A preliminary explorative randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial

Background: Although it is shown that probiotic agents might reduce Streptococcus mutans, no study has evaluated this effect in the form of probiotic mouthrinse. The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of probiotic experimental mouthwash Lactobacillus plantarum versus sodium fluoride and...

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Main Authors: Sepideh Dadgar, Amin Heydarian, Farhad Sobouti, Hamidreza Goli, Vahid Rakhshan, Mohadeseh Heidari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Dental Research Journal
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Online Access:http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2021;volume=18;issue=1;spage=74;epage=74;aulast=Dadgar