A Comparative Evaluation of Nanosilver Fluoride, Chlorhexidine, and Sodium Fluoride When Used as a Varnish on Streptococcus mutans Levels in Children with Caries.
Int J Clin Pediatr Dent
; 17(4): 410-416, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Aim:
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effect of nanosilver fluoride (NSF), chlorhexidine (CHX), and sodium fluoride (NaF) when used as a varnish on Streptococcus mutans levels in children with dental caries. Studydesign:
A total of 120 children (age range 8-12 years) with incipient caries were randomly assigned to four groups (n = 30) group I-NSF varnish, group II-CHX varnish, group III-NaF varnish, and group IV-control. Varnish application at baseline was performed once. To assess the levels of S. mutans using the culture method [colony-forming units (CFUs)] and optical density (OD), plaque and samples were taken at baseline (T0), 1 month (T1), and 3 months (T3). Additionally, the oral hygiene index-simplified (OHI-S) was noted for clinical assessment.Results:
By the end of 3 months, a statistically significant reduction in plaque CFU and salivary CFU was found in group II. At the conclusion of the 3 months, group I had the greatest decrease in OHI-S. After 3 months, the plaque CFU score did not differ significantly across groups I, II, and III. However, a statistically significant difference in OD values (p-value of 0.00) was discovered between group I and all other groups.Conclusion:
Children with early caries can effectively lower their S. mutans count by using NSF varnish. How to cite this article Raja T, Agarwal N, Jabin Z, et al. A Comparative Evaluation of Nanosilver Fluoride, Chlorhexidine, and Sodium Fluoride When Used as a Varnish on Streptococcus mutans Levels in Children with Caries. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(4)410-416.
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Int J Clin Pediatr Dent
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2024
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India