Effect of antimicrobial agents on the oral microflora in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy-An comparative analysis.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of Ozonated Olive Oil Gel, Chlorhexidine gel, and Amflor (Fluoridated) mouthwash on reducing the count of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy evaluated at different time intervals.

Methods: Sixty patients undergoing orthodontic treatment were randomly divided into three groups ( = 20) based on antimicrobial agents used (Group 1: Ozonated olive oil gel; Group 2: Chlorhexidine gel; Group 3: Fluoridated mouthwash). Elastomeric modules from brackets were collected at T (Fresh samples) and T (2 week) and T (4 week) for assessment of the microbial growth.