Background: Fixed orthodontic appliances have been found toinduce specific changes such as raisedStreptococcus mutans colonization. The present study was conducted to assess the salivary streptococcus mutans levels in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on82 patients of age range 16-24 years. In all subjects, stimulated saliva samples were obtained fromthe patients by asking them to chew paraffinwax until 2 ml of saliva had been collected. The level of Streptococcus mutans were determined using Dentocult SM strips. Results: Out of 82 patients, males were 52 and females were 30. There was significant increase in Streptococcus mutans levels (CFU/mL) from 104to 107. Conclusion: Author found significant increase in Streptococcus counts during fixed orthodontic treatment.
Key words: Fixed orthodontic, Streptococcus, Stimulated saliva.

Corresponding author: Dr. Nameeta Kaur, Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics, DJ College of Dental Sciences, Modinagar, U.P., India
This article may be cited as: Kaur N, Aggarwal A. Evaluation of Salivary Streptococcus Mutans Levels in patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment- A Research Study. Int J Res Health Allied Sci 2016;2(3):42-44.