Chlorhexidine spray as an adjunct in the control of dental biofilm in children with special needs |
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| Authors: | Gilberg Resende Viana DDS Ana Paula Teiltelbaum PhD Fábio André dos Santos PhD Aida Sabbagh‐Haddad PhD Renata Oliveira Guaré PhD |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Ponta Grossa State University, , Paraná, Brazil;2. Persons with Disabilities Division, NAPODONTO (Núcleo de Aperfei?oamento Profissional em Odontologia), S?o Paulo, , S?o Paulo, Brazil;3. Persons with Disabilities Division, Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, S?o Paulo, , S?o Paulo, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of .12% chlorhexidine applied via spray and the acceptance. A total of 26 individuals with mental health issues, aged 7–14, were included into two groups: placebo (control, n = 13) and chlorhexidine (experimental, n = 13). Both groups received two daily applications of spray during 2 months. The periodontal conditions were evaluated by the simplified oral hygiene index (OHI‐S) and gingival index (GI). The evaluation of acceptance of the application method (spray) was assessed by questionnaire. Data were analyzed with nonparametric tests, with a significance level of 5%. Regarding the OHI‐S index, only the experimental group showed significant change during the evaluations (p < 0.001). Regarding the GI, both groups showed significant changes during the evaluations. The method of application was well accepted by patients and caregivers, and .12% chlorhexidine solution applied via spray significantly reduced the rates of dental and gingival biofilm. |
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| Keywords: | plaque control gingivitis oral hygiene special care |
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