BACKGROUND Oral care is a fundamental procedure for the success of the hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, particularly regarding the control of oral infectious diseases. Information about oral care protocols and the inclusion of dental professionals in transplantation medical staff is poorly known. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to carry out a survey about the protocols of Brazilia...

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of different mouthwashes on superficial roughness and Knoop hardness of two resin composites. Eighty specimens (6 mm Ø and 2 mm height) were prepared and divided into eight experimental groups (n = 10) according to the resin composites (4 Seasons and Esthet X), and storage solutions (G1 - Distilled water; G2 - Colgate Plax Overnight; G3 ...

BACKGROUND Denture hygiene is an important factor in the prevention and treatment of denture stomatitis (DS). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of two different mouthwashes (chlorhexidine digluconate 0.12% and hexetidine 0.1%) in eliminating Candida albicans on dentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 60 denture wearers (20 men, 40 women; age range 40-80 years) with clinical evidenc...

introduction: to compare the effects of 0.05% sodium fluoride (naf) mouthrinse, gc tooth mousse and gc mi paste plus on white spot formation inhibition. materials and methods: thirty pairs of extracted human premolars were cut in half mesio-distally with a disc. the teeth were coated with nail varnish, except a part of the buccal and/or lingual enamel, which was used as the test area, and then ...

BACKGROUND The main stay of primary and secondary prevention of periodontal diseases has been the control of supra gingival plaque. Acceptable plaque control by mechanical means is difficult to achieve by most individuals, so mouth rinses represent one form of attack on oral microbes and the malodor. Chlorhexidine (CHX) is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent known to cause damage to the cell m...

Most adults brush and floss inadequately, and constant education and/or reinforcement is often required. Bacteria are usually left behind with mechanical oral health routines, and chemotherapeutic agents may have a key role as adjuncts to daily home-care. To date, two antiseptic mouthwashes have received the ADA Seal of Acceptance: Peridex (Zila Pharmaceuticals, Phoenix, AZ, USA; CHX, chlorhexi...

PURPOSE To review the main clinical-radiographic, therapeutic, and preventive aspects of osteonecrosis related to intravenous bisphosphonate therapy in patients with multiple myeloma. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between 2005 and 2006, we studied four patients with previous diagnosis of multiple myeloma treated with intravenous zoledronic acid, presenting nonhealing extraction sockets and intraoral ...

Introduction: Periodontal diseases are among the most common infectious diseases aff ecting human kind and can lead to destruction of the periodontal ligament, cementum, gingiva and alveolar bone. Plaque is the main etiological cause for gingival infl ammation. Since a greater part of population is not able to perform plaque control eff ectively, the onus lies on the dental health care provider...

Background: The oral route is one of the main portals for Helicobacter pylori transmission. elimination this bacterial species from cavity might be useful in health and decreasing infections due to H. pylori. This study aimed evaluate effect a liquorice-extract-containing mouthwash at different concentrations on proliferation vitro. Methods: was cultured, isolated strains specific culture mediu...