Evaluation of the Effect of Antibacterial Toothpastes Containing Chlorhexidine and Amine Fluoride on Oral Flora in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment—A Randomised Controlled Trial

• Published in: International journal of dental hygiene Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 319 - 329
• Main Authors: Sabuncuoğlu, Fidan Alakuş, Akgün, Özlem Martı, Yıldırım, Ceren, Azizov, Rashad, Özgürtaş, Taner, Demir, Pervin, Kaplan, Ceren, Altun, Ceyhan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.05.2025
• Subjects: Adolescent; amine fluoride; Amines - pharmacology; Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology; Anti-Infective Agents, Local - pharmacology; Biofilms; Biofilms - drug effects; Chlorhexidine; Chlorhexidine - pharmacology; Dental Plaque - microbiology; Dental Plaque - prevention & control; Dental Plaque Index; Dentifrices; Factorial experiments; Female; Fluoride treatments; Fluorides; Fluorides - pharmacology; Fluorides, Topical; Gingival index; Gingivitis; Humans; Immunoglobulin A; Male; Mouth - microbiology; Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed - microbiology; orthodontic treatment; Orthodontics; Periodontal Index; Plaque index; Toothpaste; Toothpastes - pharmacology; amine fluoride; orthodontic treatment; toothpaste; chlorhexidine

ABSTRACT Objectives To compare the efficacy of chlorhexidine (CHX) and amine fluoride (AF) toothpastes on oral flora in fixed orthodontic treatment patients. Methods Thirteen patients were given toothpaste containing AF, and 12 patients were given toothpaste containing CHX. Microbial and periodontal...