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Randomized clinical trial of complete denture cleaning methods in residents of care institutions
Sponchiado, Ana Paula; Giacomel, Maria Cecília Carlos Lopes; Souza, Evelise Machado de; Rosa, Rosimeire Takaki; Rosa, Edvaldo Antonio Ribeiro; Rached, Rodrigo Nunes.
  • Sponchiado, Ana Paula; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Curitiba. BR
  • Giacomel, Maria Cecília Carlos Lopes; Positivo University. Curitiba. BR
  • Souza, Evelise Machado de; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Curitiba. BR
  • Rosa, Rosimeire Takaki; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Curitiba. BR
  • Rosa, Edvaldo Antonio Ribeiro; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Curitiba. BR
  • Rached, Rodrigo Nunes; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Curitiba. BR
Braz. j. oral sci ; 20: e211060, jan.-dez. 2021. ilus
Article in English | BBO, LILACS | ID: biblio-1254621
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
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aged / Hygiene / Dentures / Biofilms / Health Services for the Aged Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Practice guideline Language: English Journal: Braz. j. oral sci Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná/BR / Positivo University/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aged / Hygiene / Dentures / Biofilms / Health Services for the Aged Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Practice guideline Language: English Journal: Braz. j. oral sci Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná/BR / Positivo University/BR