Evaluation of the Efficacy of Essential Oil Mouthwash on Oral Malodour and Periodontal Status in Patient with Special Needs

Abstract

Oral malodour is the general term used to describe disagreeable odor in expired air with psychological component in patients with special needs. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of essential oil mouthwash on oral halitosis and periodontal status of patient with special needs. 26 patients aged between 16-45 were enrolled in this single-blind, parallel-group study. Informed consent was obtained. The following parameters were recorded: gingival index, plaque index, organoleptic breath assessment, and BANA test from tongue coating samples prior to treatment with essential oil mouthwash (group 1) or a placebo (group 2) at baseline and 28 days after the start of treatment. There were significant differences (p[0.05) in plaque and gingival index after treatment with essential oil mouthwash compared to the placebo. The results provide a statistically significantly greater level of efficacy in controlling established plaque and gingival index after use of essential oil mouthwash. Therefore, it can be recommended in halitosis therapy in order to maintain a good periodontal status.

The Glass Ionomer Cement Reinforced with Silver - Premise in Choosing the Teeth Proposed for Orthodontic Purpose Extraction

“…The clinical studies showed that in case of a failure of a restoration with a glass ionomer it takes place the cracking of the obturation but maintaining a layer of cement adherent to the dental rough structures. The adhesion is better after the conditioning of the dental surfaces with a watery solution of polyacrylic acid [1,3,4].…”

“…Glass ionomer cements are influenced by different pH saliva [29,30]. As long as the material is tolerated and protected by the tooth structure, resistance to abrasion will be satisfying [1,4]. Selection of restorative materials must be based on knowledge of their wear behavior and the individual needs of each patient [27,30].…”

“…The liquid was represented initially by a watery solution of poly acrylic acid, in the last period being used copolymers: the acrylic acid -the itaconic acid or the acrylic acid -maleic acid. In order to control the grip reaction is added in the liquid small quantities of tartaric acid (anhydrous systems in which the acid is liofilizated and incorporated in the powder) [1][2][3].…”

Variation of Static Frictional Forces in the Fixed Orthodontic System

“…Consequently, this has led to an increased demand for fixed orthodontic appliances that are both aesthetic and efficient in terms of treatment duration. Dental materials used in the treatment of oral pathology have to fulfill several properties, such as biocompatibility [3,4], homogeneity [5][6][7][8][9][10], strength [2,[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21], aesthetics [1], corrosion and degradation resistance [22][23][24][25] indifferent of the general status health of the patient [26,27].…”