Effect of caries preventive measures in children highly infected with the bacterium Streptococcus mutans

Effect of Chlorhexidine Gel in Mentally Handicapped Children highly Infected with Streptococcus Mutans

“…Studies have shown that increasing CHX gel concentration from 1% to 5% does not increase its effect against SM [12] and most studies evaluating the use of the substance used concentration of 1% [12,17] In this study, the application of 1% CHX gel for 7 consecutive days caused the SM levels to remain very low and, in some cases, undetectable. These results are in agreement with previous studies [18,19] but in these papers, CHX gel was applied for a period of 14 days. The results of this study are important, as they certify that 1% CHX gel may be used daily for a shorter period of time, without interfering in its effectiveness.…”

Proefschriften 25 jaar na dato 21. Bacteriebestrijding met chloorhexidinevernis en probiotica

“…Klinisch bleek dat mutans streptokokken alleen langdurig konden worden onderdrukt door zeer intensieve applicatie van chloorhexidine, bijvoorbeeld door 1% chloorhexidinegel gedurende 14 dagen 5 minuten per dag te appliceren in individuele gebitstrays (Zickert et al, 1982 (Schaeken et al, 1991). Mutans streptokokken herstellen zich na de behandeling slechts zeer langzaam omdat zij gevoeliger zijn voor chloorhexidine dan de meeste andere plaquebacteriën en voor hun groei afhankelijk zijn van koolhydraten uit voedsel.…”

The Importance and Possibilities of Proper Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients

“…The test is based on those 78 facts that adhesing of mutans streptococci can be experienced not only to tooth surface but to wooden or plastic spatulas and removable devices also and on the ability of mutans streptococci to grow on hard surfaces and use of a selective broth (high sucrose concentration in combination with bacitracin). The test result shows the risk of caries depending on the level of mutans streptococci CFU (Colony Forming Units/ml) in saliva or in dental plaque, but the result has to be interpreted in relation to the number of the teeth in the mouth (Zickert et al, 1982). An other type of the available simple and accurate chairside test is "Saliva -Check mutans" from the GC, which detects the patients level of streptococcus mutans in 15 minutes only.…”

“…Clinical studies defined the caries inhibiting effect of CHX (Zickert et al, 1982). It was also published that the effect of CHX gel is increased with combined use of fluoride gel (Ostela & Tenovuo, 1990;Meurman, 1988).…”