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The Effect of Mouthrinse with 0.05% Dexamethasone Solution on the Oral Bacterial Community of Oral Lichen Planus Patients: Prospective Pilot Study

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2021
Few studies have already been performed to assess oral bacteria during steroid therapy for oral lichen planus (OLP). Thus, the aim of our study was to analyze the effect of dexamethasone mouthrinse treatment on the oral bacteria of OLP patients.
Jeong-Kui Ku   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fluorides, orthodontics and demineralization: a systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of fluoride in preventing white spot lesion (WSL) demineralization during orthodontic treatment and compare all modes of fluoride delivery.
A. A. Shah   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

A comparative study of antiplaque and antigingivitis effects of herbal mouthrinse containing tea tree oil, clove, and basil with commercially available essential oil mouthrinse

open access: yesJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2014
Background: The relatively safe nature and cost-effectiveness of herbal extracts have led to a resurgent interest in their utility as therapeutic agents.
Shaila V. Kothiwale   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Interventions for preventing oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Background: Treatment of cancer with chemotherapy is becoming increasingly more effective but is associated with short and long-term side effects. Oral side effects remain a major source of illness despite the use of a variety of agents to prevent them ...
Bryan, Gemma   +8 more
core   +3 more sources

Fluoridated elastomers: in vivo versus in vitro fluoride release [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
OBJECTIVES: To compare (i) the in vivo release of fluoride from fluoridated elastomers to the in vitro release, and (ii) the residual fluoride content of the elastomers after 1 week in the mouth with and without fluoride toothpaste and mouthrinse ...
Benson, P.E., O'Dwyer, J.J., Tinsley, D.
core   +1 more source

Antimicrobial efficacy of two mouthrinses against Candida albicans: An in vitro study

open access: yesJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2019
Background: Mouthrinses have been used for centuries with the objective of reducing the amount of microorganisms in the oral cavity. Mouthrinses are used as adjuncts to mechanical oral hygiene.
Nagappan Nagappan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Combined chlorhexidine-sodiumfluoride mouthrinse for orthodontic patients: clinical and microbiological study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background: Orthodontic appliances impede good dental plaque control by brushing. Antimicrobial mouth rinses were suggested to improve this performance. We therefore aimed to investigate the effects of combined mouthrinse containing chlorhexidine (CHX)
Abtahi, Mostafa   +4 more
core   +4 more sources

The effect of pomegranate mouthrinse on Streptococcus mutans count and salivary pH: An in vivo study

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research, 2016
Herbal mouthwashes have been considered to be a more advantageous option to their chemical counterparts, for a long-time. The use of pomegranate fruit dates from ancient times and reports of its therapeutic abilities have echoed throughout the ages.
Dilshad Umar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

In situ effect of a proanthocyanidin mouthrinse on dentin subjected to erosion [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Applied Oral Science, 2020
Proanthocyanidin has been shown to be efficient in inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases. Objective The aim of this in situ study was to evaluate the protective effect of Proanthocyanidin-based mouthrinses either with naturally acidic or with a neutral ...
Fabrícia CARDOSO   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of tulsi extract and honey mouthrinses on salivary Streptococcus mutans count in comparison with 0.2% of chlorhexidine: A randomized controlled trial

open access: yesJournal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2017
Introduction: Mouthrinses have been popularly used as a supplementary oral hygiene aid. A lot of commercially available mouthrinses possess few adverse effects, which has necessitated the search for alternative and herbal mouthrinses.
Shaik Ijaz Ahmed   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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