Efficacy of antimicrobial sprays for disinfection of children's toothbrushes: a randomized clinical trial
RPG rev. pos-grad
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18(1): 8-12, Jan.-Mar. 2011. tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of three spray antimicrobial solutions for the disinfection of childrenÆs toothbrushes. A 4-stage changeover system was used. The solutions studied were BrushtoxTM (Spray 1), CosmocilTM + basic formula (Spray 2), basic formula (Spray 3), and control û sterile water (Spray 4). Forty children used the solutions in all stages. In each stage, the children received a new toothbrush and performed a single 1-min brushing. Thereafter, the solutions were sprayed six times at different positions on the toothbrush bristles. After four hours, microbiologic culture of the toothbrushes was performed. BrushtoxTM, CosmocilTM + basic formula, and basic formula presented a similar effect on prevention of cariogenic biofilm formation which was better than basic formula alone or sterile water. BrushtoxTM showed the best antimicrobial efficacy.
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Main subject:
Toothbrushing
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Disinfection
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Biofilms
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Dental Devices, Home Care
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Oral Sprays
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
RPG rev. pos-grad
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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