Decontamination of dental cavities using solution of chlorhexidine versus two type of mouth water. An "in vitro" study

Abstract

Aim and objectives. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of two types of mouthwash compared to the effect of 0.2% chlorhexidine gel in class I prepared dental cavities. Material and methods. The study included 10 human molars. Class I dental cavities were created. The samples were inoculated with Streptococcus mutans suspension. After this part, the experimental procedure was applied using three decontamination solutions: chlorhexidine, Listerine Cool Mint mouthwash and Total Care. After treatment, samples were collected for microbiological analysis. Results. After carrying out the ANOVA and Tukey -Kramer test for Streptococcus mutans values shows that there is a significant difference between the results of group 3, where Listerine Cool Mint was applied, and the results of group 5, where CHX 2% gel was chosen to be applied. Conclusions. The most significant reduction in the number of Streptococcus mutans, is recorded in group 5, the one in which the 0.2% chlorhexidine gel was applied for 60 seconds.