To determine the effect of chewing gum containing xylitol and sorbitol on mutans streptococci and Lactobacilli count in saliva, plaque, and gingival health and to compare the efficacy of chewing gums

Abstract

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: count in saliva, plaque, and gingival health and to compare the efficacy of chewing gums. MATERIALS AND METHODS: counts. Data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 19.0). RESULTS: day. CONCLUSION: , plaque, and gingiva at different intervals.