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Efficacy of preprocedural mouth rinse containing chlorine dioxide in reduction of viable bacterial count in dental aerosols during ultrasonic scaling: A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Dental Hypotheses, 2015
Background: The risk to dentists, dental assistants, and patients of infectious diseases through aerosols has long been recognized. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of commercially available preprocedural mouthrinses ...
Rajiv Saini
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Saliva and tongue coating pH before and after use of mouthwashes and relationship with parameters of halitosis

Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2011
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this work was to evaluate saliva and tongue coating pH in oral healthy patients with morning bad breath before and after use of different oral mouthrinses. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Saliva and tongue coating pH of 50 patients allocated
Elen de Souza Tolentino, Luiz Eduardo Montenegro Chinellato, Olinda Tarzia   +2 more
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Antiviral mouthwashes: possible benefit for COVID-19 with evidence-based approach

Journal of Oral Microbiology, 2020
Background The outbreak, and pandemic of COVID-19 causing widespread concerns in all health systems of countries. Virus-carrying aerosols can penetrate the healthy human body and lungs, resulting in rapid transmission.
Mahdieh-Sadat Moosavi, Pouyan Aminishakib, Maryam Ansari   +2 more
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Efficacy of mouthrinses in reducing oral SARS-COV-2 load: a review

Brazilian Oral Research, 2023
Accumulated evidence has shown that the oral cavity may be an important reservoir for SARS-CoV-2. Some authors have suggested that the use of mouthrinses could reduce SARS-CoV-2 viral load in the saliva.
Claudio Mendes PANNUTI, Isabella Neme Ribeiro dos REIS, Nathalia Vilela SOUZA, Maria Luisa Silveira SOUTO, Carlos Guillermo Benítez SILVA, Leticia Mello BEZINELLI, Clarisse Martins MACHADO, Giuseppe Alexandre ROMITO, Cristina Cunha VILLAR   +8 more
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A multicenter, controlled, randomized trial of home‐applied dual‐light photodynamic therapy in stage I to III periodontitis (LumoNorth2022 study)

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Periodontitis is a widespread, chronic infection‐triggered inflammatory condition in which professional supportive periodontal care (SPC) and daily oral hygiene form the backbone to reduce the disease activity. Light‐based treatments have shown promising antibacterial effects, but their potential for routine home use has not been ...
Paula Tegelberg, Meeri Ojala, Merja Ylipalosaari, Jori Lindroth, Anna Maria Heikkinen, Hanna Lähteenmäki, Saila Pakarinen, Ismo T. Räisänen, Timo Sorsa, Tommi Pätilä   +9 more
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Gingival inflammation and plaque accumulation affect therapeutic outcomes in patients with acne vulgaris

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background We hypothesized that acne vulgaris (AV) and gingivitis were associated through systemic inflammatory mechanisms, sharing common etiological factors. This study aimed to identify the association between AV and gingivitis and to assess changes in acne severity in relation to changes in the plaque index (PI).
Ömer Faruk Okumuş, Mustafa Yazıcı, Alpdoğan Kantarci   +2 more
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Efficacy of Dental Varnishes and Gels for the Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Older Adults—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction To evaluate the efficacy of dental varnishes/gels in the prevention/management of dental caries in older adults. Methods Cochrane, PubMed, Web of Science and EMBASE were searched through March 2024 for randomized controlled trials (RCT) including patients aged ≥ 60 years (or average age ≥ 60 years) utilizing varnish or gel ...
Theresa Cleary, Enas M. Rostom, Reyes Enciso, Roseann Mulligan   +3 more
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Effects of Regular Dual‐Light Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Health in Assisted Living Residents—A Randomized Controlled Trial

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of dual‐light antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on oral health among older people living in assisted living facilities (ALF), comparing it to conventional oral self‐care guidance.
Wilma Romppanen, Jaana Helenius‐Hietala, Saila Pakarinen, Sanna Korte, Riitta Saarela, Anna Maria Heikkinen, Timo Sorsa, Tommi Pätilä   +7 more
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Evaluation of surface roughness of a nanofill resin composite after simulated brushing and immersion in mouthrinses, alcohol and water

Materials Research, 2010
This study investigated the alteration of surface roughness of the nanofill composite Filtek Z350 3M/ESPE®, caused by simulated brushing associated with the use of mouthrinses with or without alcohol.
Ana Carolina de Carvalho Rocha, Cecília Santiago Araújo de Lima, Maria do Carmo Moreira da Silva Santos, Marcos Antonio Japiassú Resende Montes   +3 more
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The Complex World of Toothpaste Diversity, Meeting Patient Clinical Needs. An Umbrella Review

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Amidst numerous recent advancements in toothpaste formulations and active ingredients, some clinicians may believe all toothpastes are similar despite differences in their active ingredients and corresponding clinical application.
Jeanie Suvan, Crystal Marruganti
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