OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to determine the in vitro maximum inhibitory dilution (MID) of two chlorhexidinebased oral mouthwashes (CHX): Noplak, Periogard, and one polyhexamethylene biguanide-based mouthwash (PHMB): Sanifill Premium against 28 field Staphylococcus aureus strains using the agar dilution method. MATERIALS AND METHODS For each product, decimal dilutions ranging f...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of different plasticizing aging solutions on wear resistance and hardness of selected universal resin-based dental composites. METHODS Three light cured (one nanofilled, two microhybride) and one hybride chemical cured composites were aged at 37 °C for 48 h in distillated water, ethyl alcohol solution or Listerine mouthwash. Afte...

Oral antiseptic mouthwashes have been widely used for their antibacterial activity. As a result of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, antiviral properties these oral antiseptics aggressively studied. To demonstrate direct activity against SARS-CoV-2, this review will focus on in vitro virucidal effects mouthwashes. Knowledge type, concentration, and exposure time available can provide insights into effec...

Aim and objectives: To determine the impact on mechanical properties surface features of ceramic-coated nickel-titanium (CC-Ni-Ti) archwires when subjected to charcoal, probiotic, chlorhexidine mouthwashes in vitro conditions. Materials methods: Eighty samples 25 mm were cut from posterior end preformed maxillary 0.016’’ CC-Ni-Ti super elastic (Koden Company, USA) distributed into four equal gr...

Red betel leaf (Piper crocatum Ruiz & Pav) is a plant that grows in tropical areas and was previously known as an ornamental plant, but later used medicinal plant. The use of red traditionally beneficial curing diseases such thrush toothache. Meanwhile, decoction, which antiseptic, can act mouthwash, prevent bad breath eliminate body odor. From chromatography, it leaves contain flavonoids, ...

background and aims. dental plaque and gingivitis were controlled by administration of chemical agents such as chlorhexidine (chx) which is recognized as a gold standard of chemical agents. the aim of this study was to compare the effects of two mouthwashes (0.2% chx and kin gingival) on clinical parameters. materials and methods. a total of 88 subjects were included in this interventional‒expe...

background and aims. dental caries still remains a major problem in the field of oral and dental health and its prevention is more important than its treatment. fluoride plays a significant role in prevention of caries, and improving oral and dental health. one of the common ways of fluoride use is the use of a fluoride-containing mouthwash, the most important of which in use is 0.2% sodium flu...

AIM Assess the effectiveness of chemical-mechanical control associated with orientation and motivation for the control of dental biofilm in orthodontic patients. METHODS AND MATERIALS Thirty patients between 12 and 21 years of age wearing a fixed orthodontic appliance were divided into three groups. The control group (G1) received orientation regarding oral hygiene. The experimental groups (G...

Dietary nitrate is reduced to nitrite and nitric oxide by microbial flora, and this activity is beneficial to vascular health. It has been reported that this bacterial process is inhibited by chlorhexidine mouthwash, although the effects of other products are largely unknown. This study examined the effects of several treatments on salivary nitrate/nitrite and nitrate-reducing bacteria. Twelve ...

AIM AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to compare the antiplaque efficacy of alcohol-based mouthwash with essential oils and nonalcohol-based chlorhexidine mouthrinse in 4 days plaque re-formation study. MATERIALS AND METHODS The current research paper is double-blinded, parallel designed clinical trial that was conducted in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Kalinga I...