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Oral Biofilm Sampling for Microbiome Analysis in Healthy Children
Published on: December 31, 2017
[Various toothpastes efficiency in children living in orphan institutions]
Abstract:
Oral hygiene in children living in orphan institutions is inadequate. Clinical and remineralising effect of various toothpastes was investigated in orphan children. This paper compares the results of toothpastes with fluoride, calcium and calcium-fluoride complex: "Brilard Professional. Best Friends", "Brilard Calcium ion", "The Tooth Fairy. Fluoride", "New Pearl. Calcium". Significant improvement of hygiene indices and reduction of periodontal inflammation was determined. The study proved the method of controlled tooth brushing to be highly effective in institutions for orphans.
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