Abstract:Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of some oral dentifrices in the reduction of cariogenic organism levels. Materials and Methods: The volunteers were divided into7 groups; 6 of them labeled with the type of dentifrice they use, plus one negative control. Saliva samples were collected at the baseline, after 2 and 4 weeks of dentifrice application to estimate mutans streptococci and lactobacillus levels. Results: Mutans streptococci level significantly declined after 2 weeks of zac, synsodyne, cres… Show more
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