Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial toothpastes on periodontal bacteria in orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled study
Toothpastes containing <i>L. paracasei</i>, CPC, and amyloglucosidase-glucose oxidase enzyme show potential for reducing periodontal pathogens, suggesting a preventive benefit against periodontal complications in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.
Authors
- Budi Kusnoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5449-4155)
- Joko Kusnoto
- Harryanto Wijaya
- Michelle
Institutions
- Universitas Trisakti (ID)
- University of Illinois Chicago (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthodontic Science
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_171_25
- Primary Topic
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00