Randomized clinical trial of complete denture cleaning methods in residents of care institutions
Braz. j. oral sci
; 20: e211060, jan.-dez. 2021. ilus
Artículo
en Inglés
| BBO - Odontología, LILACS
| ID: biblio-1254621
Biblioteca responsable:
BR218.1
ABSTRACT
Aim:
To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasonic bath and traditional brushing in the hygiene of complete dentures of dependent residents in long-term care institutions (LTCIs).Methods:
A randomized cross-over clinical study was conducted in 17 maxillary complete denture wearers living in LTCIs. Cleaning protocols were brushing or ultrasonic bath, both applied with neutral liquid soap. Biofilm biomass were estimated by MTT reduction assay and specific microbial load (CFU) of Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus spp. and Candida spp. were quantified by selective and differential culture media.Results:
Ultrasound method showed higher percentage reduction of biofilm biomass and specific microbial loads of Streptococcus spp. compared to brushing (p<0.01). Reduction of microbial loads of the other microorganisms were not different between cleaning methods (p>0.05).Conclusions:
The ultrasonic bath proved to be a feasible alternative method for the mechanical cleaning of complete dentures in LTCIs
Texto completo:
Disponible
Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
BBO - Odontología
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Anciano
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Higiene
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Dentaduras
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Biopelículas
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Servicios de Salud para Ancianos
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo clínico controlado
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Guía de práctica clínica
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Braz. j. oral sci
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná/BR
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Positivo University/BR