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Chlorhexidine spray as an adjunct in the control of dental biofilm in children with special needs
Author(s) -
Viana Gilberg Resende,
Teiltelbaum Ana Paula,
dos Santos Fábio André,
SabbaghHaddad Aida,
Guaré Renata Oliveira
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/scd.12069
Subject(s) - medicine , chlorhexidine , dentistry , placebo , adjunct , oral hygiene , biofilm , statistical significance , alternative medicine , pathology , biology , bacteria , genetics , linguistics , philosophy
The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of .12% chlorhexidine applied via spray and the acceptance. A total of 26 individuals with mental health issues, aged 7–14, were included into two groups: placebo (control, n = 13) and chlorhexidine (experimental, n = 13). Both groups received two daily applications of spray during 2 months. The periodontal conditions were evaluated by the simplified oral hygiene index (OHI‐S) and gingival index (GI). The evaluation of acceptance of the application method (spray) was assessed by questionnaire. Data were analyzed with nonparametric tests, with a significance level of 5%. Regarding the OHI‐S index, only the experimental group showed significant change during the evaluations ( p < 0.001). Regarding the GI, both groups showed significant changes during the evaluations. The method of application was well accepted by patients and caregivers, and .12% chlorhexidine solution applied via spray significantly reduced the rates of dental and gingival biofilm.