Comparative Evaluation of Fluoride Toothpaste with Xylitol Mouthwash Versus Fluoride Toothpaste Alone on Salivary Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus Levels in Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Controlled in-vivo Study

Divya Mundada; Vishwanath Patil; Saba Batool; Rachana B. Kuppanatte; Basanagouda C. Patil; Sudha R. Halkai; Kasturi Patil

doi:10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2340

September 11, 2026

Comparative Evaluation of Fluoride Toothpaste with Xylitol Mouthwash Versus Fluoride Toothpaste Alone on Salivary Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus Levels in Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Controlled in-vivo Study

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To compare the antibacterial efficacy of fluoride toothpaste combined with xylitol mouthwash against fluoride toothpaste alone on salivary levels of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus in orthodontic patients.
Conducted a randomized controlled in vivo trial involving orthodontic patients.
Assigned participants to receive either a combination of fluoride toothpaste and xylitol mouthwash or fluoride toothpaste alone.
Measured and compared salivary counts of cariogenic bacteria, specifically Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus species.
Quantitative effect sizes, numerical bacterial counts, and p-values were omitted from the study record.
The clinical protocol assessed differential microbial reduction between combination oral hygiene therapy and fluoride toothpaste monotherapy.

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Randomized trial evaluates bacterial counts in orthodontic patients receiving fluoride toothpaste with xylitol mouthwash, suggesting adjunctive antimicrobial benefits.

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