Randomized clinical trial of complete denture cleaning methods in residents of care institutions
Braz. j. oral sci
; 20: e211060, jan.-dez. 2021. ilus
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| ID: biblio-1254621
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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 LTCIsPalavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
BBO
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Idoso
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Higiene
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Dentaduras
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Biofilmes
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Serviços de Saúde para Idosos
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Guideline
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Braz. j. oral sci
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil