Antibacterial Effects of Fluoride Varnish Compared with Chlorhexidine Plus Fluoride in Disabled Children
ORAL HEALTH & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY, vol.12, no.4, pp.373-382, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 12 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2014
- Doi Number: 10.3290/j.ohpd.a32129
- Journal Name: ORAL HEALTH & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.373-382
- Keywords: antibacterial effect, children with disability, chlorhexidine, fluoride, general anaesthesia, COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL TREATMENT, HANDICAPPED-CHILDREN, PLAQUE, HEALTH, CARIES, COMBINATION, MOUTHRINSES, GINGIVITIS, DISABILITY, BIOFILM
- Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the effects of fluoride varnish vs a combination of chlorhexidine-thymol varnish plus a gel containing chlorhexidine and fluoride on oral hygiene and caries prevention in disabled children.