Impact of Mouthwashes on Antibacterial Activity of Subjects with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Randomized Clinical Trial

201715 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

A Nishad · KMCT Group of Educational Institutions

N S Sreesan · KMCT Group of Educational Institutions

Joseph Joy · SRM Dental College

Lakshmi Lakshmanan · Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre

Joyce Thomas · Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre

V. A. Anjali · Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research Centre

Abstract

It is better to have a sound knowledge regarding the use of mouthwash in long term as fixed orthodontics are associated with accumulation of SM, enamel demineralization, and an increased number of carious lesions, predominantly in sites adjacent to bracket.

Topics & Keywords

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations Dental Research and COVID-19

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

Volume 18, Issue 12, pp. 1112-1116

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2185

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