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In vivo effect of four antibacterial agents upon the acidogenicity of dental plaque
Author(s) -
OPPERMANN RUI VICENTE,
GJERMO PER
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
european journal of oral sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.802
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1600-0722
pISSN - 0909-8836
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0722.1980.tb00717.x
Subject(s) - chlorhexidine , hydrogen peroxide , in vivo , iodine , dental plaque , antimicrobial , chemistry , alcohol , antiseptic , streptococcus mutans , sucrose , microbiology and biotechnology , dentistry , bacteria , food science , biochemistry , medicine , biology , organic chemistry , genetics
– The present study was carried out to compare the effect of chlorhexidine, iodine, alcohol and hydrogen peroxide on the acidogenicity of dental plaque in vivo . Plaque pH changes after application of sucrose were measured before and at various time intervals after the topical application of the agents. The MIC values of the different agents were assessed against plaque bacteria in vitro . The antimicrobial activity of chlorhexidine and iodine were similar whereas alcohol and hydrogen peroxide were less effective in the concentrations employed. The results showed that chlorhexidine 2%, iodine 2%, and alcohol 70% inhibited pH drops for a 24‐h period after treatment whereas 3% hydrogen peroxide had no effect. Chlorhexidine 0.2% inhibited acid production to a greater extent than did alcohol 50% and iodine 0.2%. It is suggested that retention of chlorhexidine in plaque may explain the observed prolonged effect.