please cite this article as: fayaz a, shakerian m, ansari gh. comparing the efficiency of denture brush and ordinary brush in complete denture cleaning. novel biomed 2013;1(2):62-65. background & objective: denture cleansing is a key element in retaining mucosa free of any inflammation. however, many denture users usually ignore this important factor. this investigation was designed to compare ...

This article briefly discusses the antibacterial action ofcetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and its efficacy in the removal of bacterial plaque as an adjunct to the mechanical cleaning of tooth surfaces. It reviews new studies on the effectiveness of mouthwash formulations containing CPC against two common oral bacteria species and in disrupting plaque biofilms. Finally, this article reviews three...

BACKGROUND C. difficle spores in the environment of patients with C. difficile associated disease (CDAD) are difficult to eliminate. Bleach (5000 ppm) has been advocated as an effective disinfectant for the environmental surfaces of patients with CDAD. Few alternatives to bleach for non-outbreak conditions have been evaluated in controlled healthcare studies. METHODS This study was a prospect...

BACKGROUND Cleaning of environmental surfaces in hospitals is important for the control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other hospital-acquired infections transmitted by the contact route. Guidance regarding the best approaches for cleaning, however, is limited. METHODS In this study, a mathematical model based on ordinary differential equations was constructed to st...

INTRODUCTION Pulpectomy is the preferred treatment for restorable primary teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis or periradicular lesion. Considering the rather new application of rotary files for pulpectomy of primary teeth, the aim of this study was to compare the cleaning efficacy and instrumentation time of hand K-files and Mtwo rotary system for preparation of human primary molars. ...