Comparative evaluation of efficacy of xylitol containing toothpaste and fluoridated toothpaste in plaque removal in children with high caries index

Comparative evaluation of efficacy of xylitol containing toothpaste and fluoridated toothpaste in plaque removal in children with high caries index - Aim: To compare the efficacy of fluoridated toothpaste and xylitol containing toothpaste in plaque removal in children with high caries risk. Materials and Methods: For the present study 30 healthy children of aged 6-10 years to compare the efficacy of fluoridated toothpaste and xylitol containing toothpaste in plaque removal in children with high caries risk were taken. The children were randomly divided into 2 groups of 15 each. Group A – children using fluoridated toothpaste. Group B- children using xylitol containing toothpaste. At each interval (0,7,14 and 28 days) plaque indices were taken and efficacy was checked. Results: The overall evidence suggests that fluoridated toothpaste is more effective than xylitol toothpaste in improving oral health outcomes among children with a high caries index. Conclusion: Based on the data presented, both types of toothpastes (fluoridated, and xylitol-containing) were effective in improving oral hygiene and reducing plaque. However, there were differences in their effectiveness on gingival health. Keywords: Fluoridated, High Caries Risk Plaque, Toothpaste, Xylitol