Open AccessEFFICACY OF DISINFECTANTS AGAINST GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA FOUND ON THERMOPLASTIC RETAINERS
Author(s) -
Nada Ismah,
Miesje Karmiati Purwanegara,
Tuti Rahmawati
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of applied pharmaceutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.238
H-Index - 15
ISSN - 0975-7058
DOI - 10.22159/ijap.2019.v11s1.180
Subject(s) - disinfectant , cleanser , bacteria , gram positive bacteria , streptococcus mutans , streptococcus , dentistry , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , food science , antimicrobial , chemistry , biology , genetics , pathology
Objective: The present study aimed to compare the efficacy of two disinfectants against Gram-positive bacteria, particularly Streptococcus mutans,for use as a disinfectant for dental retainers.Methods: In total, 35 thermoplastic retainers in this study were categorized into three immersion groups: control group; mouthwash group, usingchlorhexidine 0.1%; and denture cleanser tablet group. The retainers were worn for 15 days, and Gram-positive bacteria were enumerated before andafter the retainers were immersed.Results: We found a significant difference in bacterial numbers between the two disinfectant groups and the non-disinfectant or control group. Bothdisinfectant groups had decreased numbers of Gram-positive bacteria.Conclusions: Disinfectant use is effective in decreasing the load of Gram-positive bacteria on thermoplastic retainers.
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