Short-term effect of mastic gum on salivary concentrations of cariogenic bacteria in orthodontic patients

AKSOY A., DURAN N., TOROGLU S., Koksal F.

ANGLE ORTHODONTIST, vol.77, no.1, pp.124-128, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 77 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.2319/122205-455r.1
  • Journal Name: ANGLE ORTHODONTIST
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.124-128
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To determine antibacterial activity of chewing mastic gum against the salivary levels of Streptococcus mutans, the total number of viable bacteria, and lactobacilli in patients undergoing therapy with fixed orthodontic appliances.