| Clinical and microbiological evaluation of the use of toothpaste containing 1% chlorhexidine and the influence of motivation on oral hygiene in patients with motor deficiency. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20618779 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Patients with motor deficiency have variable difficulties with mechanical plaque control, and as a consequence, the incidence of dental caries and periodontal disease can be higher in these patients. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical and microbiological efficacy of a toothpaste containing 1% chlorhexidine, which was used by patients with motor deficiency for 14 days. The reduction in plaque and gingival index and the impact on salivary microorganisms was evaluated. We conclude that the motivation of caregivers to carry out oral hygiene for patients with mental and motor deficiency is of great importance and is effective in reducing the formation of plaque as long as it is continuously reinforced. The use of chlorhexidine-containing toothpaste significantly reduced the plaque index and microorganism count between days 0 and 14. A reduction was also observed in the group that used a dentifrice without the chlorhexidine, but this difference was not significant. |
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Authors:
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Augusto Cesar de Andrade Meyer; Tábata de Mello Tera; João Carlos da Rocha; Maria Aparecida Neves Jardini |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry Volume: 30 ISSN: 1754-4505 ISO Abbreviation: Spec Care Dentist Publication Date: 2010 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-12 Completed Date: 2010-10-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8103755 Medline TA: Spec Care Dentist Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 140-5 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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São José dos Campos Dental School, São Paulo State University, UNESP. guto_meyer@yahoo.com.br |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use* Caregivers Cerebral Palsy / physiopathology* Child Chlorhexidine / therapeutic use* Colony Count, Microbial Dental Plaque / prevention & control Dental Plaque Index Developmental Disabilities / physiopathology Double-Blind Method Female Follow-Up Studies Food Habits Gingivitis / prevention & control Humans Male Mental Disorders / physiopathology Motivation* Oral Hygiene* Periodontal Index Saliva / microbiology Toothbrushing / instrumentation, methods Toothpaste / therapeutic use* |
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0/Anti-Infective Agents, Local; 0/Toothpaste; 55-56-1/Chlorhexidine |
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