2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2014.03.003
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Effective elimination of contaminants after oral care in elderly institutionalized individuals

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“…Biofilm on the tooth surface and the tongue surface is also cleared by oral cleaning. Previous reports have shown that wiping after oral cleaning has a similar effect of eliminating oral microbes by rinsing and suctioning the mouth in elders with care needs . Our results showed that there was no increase in the number of oral microbes immediately after oral cleaning.…”
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confidence: 59%
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“…Biofilm on the tooth surface and the tongue surface is also cleared by oral cleaning. Previous reports have shown that wiping after oral cleaning has a similar effect of eliminating oral microbes by rinsing and suctioning the mouth in elders with care needs . Our results showed that there was no increase in the number of oral microbes immediately after oral cleaning.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 59%
“…Previous reports have shown that wiping after oral cleaning has a similar effect of eliminating oral microbes by rinsing and suctioning the mouth in elders with care needs. 29 Our results showed that there was no increase in the number of oral microbes immediately after oral cleaning. This may be because the whole mouth was wiped at the end of oral cleaning in this study.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 50%
“…Other effective strategies may include mouth wiping with an oral mouth wipe or rigorous tongue cleaning (Ikeda et al, 2014). In particular, consideration should be given to choosing oral care products selectively, including inexpensive batteryoperated toothbrushes and higher-quality dental care products.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Seven oral function parameters were measured based on a previous report by trained dentists. Briefly, the procedures were as follows: Oral hygiene: The amount of bacteria on the dorsal tongue surface was measured by a bacteria detection apparatus (Bacteria counter, Panasonic Healthcare), and bacteria counts were evaluated as indicators of oral hygiene . A sterilized swab was swiped 3 times in a 10 mm swath on the middle of the dorsal tongue surface.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%