Effect of chlorhexidine gel treatment on Streptococcus mutans population in human saliva and dental plaque

Emilson, Claes‐Göran

doi:10.1111/j.1600-0722.1981.tb01677.x

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“…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.…”

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

Freitas-Fernandes¹,

Silva²,

Fernandes³

et al. 2015

Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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ERRATUM:The names of the authors of this paper were rectified on August 29, 2016. Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effect of 1% chlorhexidine (CHX) gel on mentally handicapped children (n=11) highly infected with Streptococcus mutans (SM) and evaluate the re-colonization time of this bacterium after the treatment period.. Material and Methods: Before CHX treatment, saliva samples were collected to establish baseline saliva SM levels. CHX gel was daily applied for 5 min, for 7 consecutive days. Saliva samples were then collected after 7, 30, 60, 90 and 120 days to evaluate SM oral recolonization. Data were analyzed by the Wilcoxon test (α=0.05). Results: When compared to baseline (5.7 / 3.0 x 105), the collection performed 7 days after CHX treatment (0.06 / 0.2 x 105) showed a significant reduction (P <0.05) in SM saliva levels (mean / s.d., CFU ml-1). In subsequent collections, a gradual SM re-colonization was observed, and after 60 days of treatment, the levels of this bacterium (0.8 / 0.9 x 105) no longer statistically differed from SM levels considered high risk to caries (105) (P> 0.05). Conclusion: Treatment with CHX gel for 7 days was effective in reducing the SM levels of mentally handicapped children and should be repeated after 60 days to control the risk of caries in these children.

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

Freitas-Fernandes¹,

Silva²,

Fernandes³

et al. 2015

Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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“…Balanyk and Sandham [1985] demonstrated that in vitro chlorhexidine varnish was capable of releasing bactericidal levels of chlorhexidine continuously for up to 12 days. Short-term application of chlorhexidine gels and varnishes has also been shown to suppress S. mutans levels up to 3-4 months [Emilson, 1981;Maltz and Zickert, 1981;Schaeken et al, 1984;Zickert et al, 1982].…”

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Lack of Effect of Chlorhexidine Varnish on <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> Transmission and Caries in Mothers and Children

Dasanayake¹,

Wiener

Li³

et al. 2002

Caries Res

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In a randomized clinical trial, we evaluated the effect of a 10% chlorhexidine varnish (Chlorzoin^®) on the mother-child transmission of Streptococcus mutans and on subsequent caries experience. Chlorhexidine (n = 38) or a placebo varnish (n = 37) was applied to the dentitions of 75 mothers at a time when their first babies were about 6 months old (approximate time of first tooth emergence). Three more applications at weekly intervals and subsequent applications at 6-month intervals followed the initial application. The mother-child pairs were followed up until the child’s fourth birthday. Maternal salivary S. mutans levels in the treatment group remained significantly lower (p < 0.05) compared to the control group up to 12 months after the initial application. However, this intervention did not significantly alter the S. mutans colonization in children or the caries increment in either the mother or the child.

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“…Emilson (1981) published that CHX containing gel inhibited the plaque formation on tooth surfaces, effected on Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria such as mutans streptococci. CHX containing gel (e.g.…”

Section: Chlorhexidine Gelsmentioning

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The Importance and Possibilities of Proper Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients

Madléna¹

2012

Orthodontics - Basic Aspects and Clinical Considerations

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Effect of chlorhexidine gel treatment on Streptococcus mutans population in human saliva and dental plaque

Cited by 76 publications

References 27 publications

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

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

Lack of Effect of Chlorhexidine Varnish on <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> Transmission and Caries in Mothers and Children

The Importance and Possibilities of Proper Oral Hygiene in Orthodontic Patients

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