Effectiveness Of Probiotic Mouthwash And Anti-Ca-gtf-IgY Lozenges In High Caries Risk Children Using Cariogram - A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract

Introduction – Dental Caries is the most prevalent disease worldwide. Its multifactorial origin necessitates the risk factors to be monitored. Cariogram is one such risk assessment tool that graphically represents the several risk factors that support the development of dental caries.

Aim- To estimate the efficacy of probiotic mouthwash and anti-CA-gtf IgY lozenges in high caries risk children using cariogram.

 Methods- Sixty children (6 to 9 years) with high caries risk were randomly distributed into 3 groups. Group A control and group B Probiotic mouthwash (Darolac) and group C with fluoridated toothpaste and anti-CA-gtf IgY lozenges (No Decay). After an interval of one month, cariogram was again constructed. Data was collected and put to statistical analysis.

Results- The intergroup comparison showed that Group C had the greatest reduction in the red sector than Group A and B (p=0.03 and p=1.0) respectively. The intergroup comparison showed the greatest increase in green sector in Group B followed by Group C and A respectively, however which showed no statistically significance.

Conclusion- Probiotic mouth wash and Anti-CA gtf Ig Y lozenges was effective in reducing bacterial load thereby increasing the chance to avoid new caries.