Clinical Trial: Evaluating the Effect of Xylitol Wipes on Cariogenic Bacteria in Infants and Toddlers
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Early Childhood Caries (ECC)
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Evaluating the Effect of Xylitol Wipes on Cariogenic Bacteria in Infants and Toddlers: A Longitudinal Clinical Trial
Brief Summary:
This clinical study evaluates whether cleaning infants' and toddlers' teeth and gums with xylitol-containing wipes can help reduce oral bacteria associated with early childhood caries.A total of 20 healthy children aged 9 to 18 months are enrolled.Mothers are instructed to clean their children's teeth and gums using xylitol dental wipes three times daily after meals for four weeks.Saliva samples are collected at baseline and during weekly follow-up visits to measure lactic acid levels and mutans…
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