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

• Author Details:   
• Muskan Goel ^*
• Kumari Ritika
• Ritika Ahuja Malhotra
• Arun Sharma
• Pulkit Jhingan
• Malvika Aggarwal

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