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Interference of oral hygiene products with an adhesion‐based assay of salivary mutans streptococci
Author(s) -
SÖDERLING EVA,
KETOLA TANJA,
PARVIAINEN TAPIO
Publication year - 1991
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.1600-0722.1991.tb01873.x
Subject(s) - streptococcus mutans , microbiology and biotechnology , chlorhexidine , adhesion , chemistry , saliva , antimicrobial , fluoride , dentistry , bacteria , medicine , biology , biochemistry , genetics , organic chemistry , inorganic chemistry
– The effect of several oral hygiene products on an adhesion‐based assay for salivary mutans streptococci (Dentocult‐SM Strip Mutans) was studied in three women. The mutans streptococci levels were recorded for up to 24 h after a 1‐min rinse with the product. The chlorhexidine (0.05%) and stanno‐amine fluoride solutions (corresponding 0.025% F) interfered selectively with the adhesion‐based assay. No such effect was observed for a polyvidoneiodine solution (10 μg/ml) or two toothpastes containing either sodium lauryl sulfate or amine fluorides. The results indicate that antimicrobial agents showing retention in the oral cavity may interfere for several hours after their use with adhesion‐based assays of salivary mutans streptococci.