Clinical and Microbiological Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine and Sodium Hexametaphosphate Mouth Rinses on Dental Plaque in Children. | ||
| Egyptian Dental Journal | ||
| Article 7, Volume 66, Issue 2 - April (Orthodontics, Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry), April 2020, Pages 767-780 PDF (2.12 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/edj.2020.26736.1091 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Diana c Sabri* 1; Mohamed Sherif Farag2; Shadeed Gad Abdelrahman3; Shaimaa Mohamed Mahfouz Omer4 | ||
| 1Damietta | ||
| 2Professor of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University | ||
| 3Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University | ||
| 4Lecturer of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract: Introduction: The use of a mouthwash augments mechanical removal of plaque by brushing and flossing and helps maintain oral health through its antiplaque and antibacterial chemical properties. Aim: to evaluate and compare clinically and microbiologically the effectiveness of chlorhexidine and sodium hexametaphosphate mouth rinses on dental plaque in children. Materials and methods: This randomized clinical trial included 40 normal apparently healthy and cooperative children aged 8 to 10 years and selected from the Outpatient Dental Clinic of Pediatric dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University. Children were randomly divided into 2 groups as follows: Group I: included (20) children who rinsed with Chlorhexidine )0.2%) and Group II: included (20) children who rinsed with Sodium Hexametaphosphate (7% ). Clinical evaluation was performed by measuring gingival and plaque indices scores at all evaluation periods. Microbiological evaluation was performed by direct examination of bacterial cultures. Results: Sodium hexametaphosphate 7% mouth rinse showed a superior effect compared to chlorhexidine 0.2% mouth rinse in terms of improvement in the clinical scores and decreasing the microbial counting. Conclusion: Sodium hexametaphosphate 7% mouth rinse is a promising candidate of mouthwashes. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Chlorhexidine; Dental plaque; Lactobacillus; Sodium Hexametaphosphate; Streptococcus mutans | ||
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