Hedihed, D., Farag, M., Abdelrahman, S., Omer, S., Hashem, A. (2020). Comparative Evaluation of Chlorhexidine and Sodium Hexametaphosphate Mouth Rinses on Dental Plaque in Children: A randomized clinical trial.. Dental Science Updates, 1(1), 1-13. doi: 10.21608/dsu.2020.13848.1002
Diana Sabri Hedihed; Mohamed Shrief Farag; Shadeed Gad Abdelrahman; Shaimaa Mohamed Omer; Asmaa Abd-elkariem Hashem. "Comparative Evaluation of Chlorhexidine and Sodium Hexametaphosphate Mouth Rinses on Dental Plaque in Children: A randomized clinical trial.". Dental Science Updates, 1, 1, 2020, 1-13. doi: 10.21608/dsu.2020.13848.1002
Hedihed, D., Farag, M., Abdelrahman, S., Omer, S., Hashem, A. (2020). 'Comparative Evaluation of Chlorhexidine and Sodium Hexametaphosphate Mouth Rinses on Dental Plaque in Children: A randomized clinical trial.', Dental Science Updates, 1(1), pp. 1-13. doi: 10.21608/dsu.2020.13848.1002
Hedihed, D., Farag, M., Abdelrahman, S., Omer, S., Hashem, A. Comparative Evaluation of Chlorhexidine and Sodium Hexametaphosphate Mouth Rinses on Dental Plaque in Children: A randomized clinical trial.. Dental Science Updates, 2020; 1(1): 1-13. doi: 10.21608/dsu.2020.13848.1002
Comparative Evaluation of Chlorhexidine and Sodium Hexametaphosphate Mouth Rinses on Dental Plaque in Children: A randomized clinical trial.
1General Dental Practioner in the Ministry of Health. B.D.S. Suez Canal University 2009
2Professor of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health Faculty of Dentistry - Suez Canal University
3Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy. Faculty of Pharmacy - Suez Canal University
4Lecturer of Pediatric and Preventive Dentisrty and Dental Puplic Health. Faculty of Dentistry - Suez Canal University
5Lecturer of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University
Abstract
Abstract: Introduction: The use of a mouthwash augments mechanical removal of plaque by brushing and flossing and helps maintain oral health through its antiplaque and antibacterial chemical properties. Aim: to evaluate and compare clinically and microbiologically the effectiveness of chlorhexidine and sodium hexametaphosphate mouth rinses on dental plaque in children. Materials and methods: This randomized clinical trial included 40 normal apparently healthy and cooperative children aged 8 to 10 years and selected from the Outpatient Dental Clinic of Pediatric dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University. Children were randomly divided into 2 groups as follows: Group I: included (20) children who rinsed with Chlorhexidine )0.2%) and Group II: included (20) children who rinsed with Sodium Hexametaphosphate (7% ). Clinical evaluation was performed by measuring gingival and plaque indices scores at all evaluation periods. Microbiological evaluation was performed by direct examination of bacterial cultures. Results: Sodium hexametaphosphate 7% mouth rinse showed a superior effect compared to chlorhexidine 0.2% mouth rinse in terms of improvement in the clinical scores and decreasing the microbial counting. Conclusion: Sodium hexametaphosphate 7% mouth rinse is a promising candidate of mouthwashes.