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Evaluation of Anti-Microbial Property of Toothpaste Containing Calcium, Fluoride, Xylitol and Herbs against Streptococcus Mutans
Authors Name:
NIVASHINI GSV
, MURALIDHARAN NP
Unique Id:
IJSDR2002001
Published In:
Volume 5 Issue 2, February-2020
Abstract:
Aim The aim of this study is to assess the antimicrobial activity of toothpaste containing calcium, fluoride, xylitol and herbs against streptococcus mutans. Objective Whether toothpaste helps us only to physically remove microbes from the oral cavity or do they really have Antimicrobial activity. Background Toothpaste gives a cleansing and refreshing effect in the mouth. It is made up of various chemical agents, some acts as detergents, some refreshes the mouth and some stimulates salivation. All these effects will enhance the cleansing effect in the mouth. The study is to find out the antimicrobial activity of toothpastes, besides other benefits. Reason Among the steps to maintain the oral hygiene, brushing the teeth is most important. In certain cases even with regular brushing, the oral hygiene is not properly maintained. Apart from the cleansing and refreshing effect, do the tooth pastes have antimicrobial property in it? So this study is conducted to know the antimicrobial activity if the tooth pastes made with different formulations.
Keywords:
Anti-microbial activity, toothpaste, dental caries and periodontal diseases.
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"Evaluation of Anti-Microbial Property of Toothpaste Containing Calcium, Fluoride, Xylitol and Herbs against Streptococcus Mutans", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.5, Issue 2, page no.1 - 5, February-2020, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2002001.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2002001
Registration ID:191251
Published In: Volume 5 Issue 2, February-2020
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Page No: 1 - 5
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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