Comparison of Antibacterial Effect of Probiotic Yogurt and Xylitol-Containing Chewing Gum in Geriatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of probiotic bacteria in yogurt on Streptococcus mutans (MS) count, plaque adherence and salivary pH compared to xylitol-containing chewing gum in geriatric patients. Material and methods: Total number of 96 high caries risk geriatric patients were randomized into...

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Main Authors: Hadier Mahmoud Ahmed Gad, Mona Ismail Riad, Omar Shaalan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Zagreb. School of Dental Medicine 2021-01-01
Series:Acta Stomatologica Croatica
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Online Access:https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/388508