Ana Cristina Esteves Kammers1, Artemio Luiz Zanetti2, Tânia E Silva Pulicano Lacerda2, Janaina Paula Aroca3, Veridiana Camilotti4, Marcio José Mendonça5. 1. Faculty, São Leopoldo Mandic Dental School, Department of Prosthodontics , Campinas, Brazil . 2. Faculty, São Leopoldo Mandic Dental School , Department of Prosthodontics, Campinas, Brazil . 3. Faculty, Western Parana University State , Department of Physiotherapy, Cascavel, Brazil . 4. Faculty, Western Parana University State , Department of Restorative Dentistry, Cascavel, Brazil . 5. Faculty, Western Parana University State , Department of Prosthodontics, Cascavel, Brazil .
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Reduction of biofilm on dentures is important for maintaining denture wearers' health. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of toothbrush handles individually adapted in reducing of biofilm on dentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Study participants were 16 residents of the condo for the elderly, denture wearers, functionally independent and without cognitive impairment. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: Group 1 (adapted toothbrush handles) and Group 2 (conventional toothbrush). Biofilm from the inner surface of the basal area of the denture was observed using 5% erythrosine. Images obtained before starting the use of toothbrushes, after 7 and 21 days were sent for computer analysis. RESULTS: The average amount of biofilm on the first day was considered severe in both groups. At the end of the experiment, the average biofilm coverage in Group 1 was 44.7% (13.1% reduction) and in Group 2 it was 48.6% (4.8% reduction). However, the Friedman analysis of variance test showed that the reduction was statistically significant (p< 0.05) only in Group 1, demonstrating the effectiveness of the adapted brushes. CONCLUSION: The findings of this pilot study indicated that for the reduction of biofilm on dentures the adapted toothbrush handles were superior to the conventional type.
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INTRODUCTION: Reduction of biofilm on dentures is important for maintaining denture wearers' health. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of toothbrush handles individually adapted in reducing of biofilm on dentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study participants were 16 residents of the condo for the elderly, denture wearers, functionally independent and without cognitive impairment. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: Group 1 (adapted toothbrush handles) and Group 2 (conventional toothbrush). Biofilm from the inner surface of the basal area of the denture was observed using 5% erythrosine. Images obtained before starting the use of toothbrushes, after 7 and 21 days were sent for computer analysis. RESULTS: The average amount of biofilm on the first day was considered severe in both groups. At the end of the experiment, the average biofilm coverage in Group 1 was 44.7% (13.1% reduction) and in Group 2 it was 48.6% (4.8% reduction). However, the Friedman analysis of variance test showed that the reduction was statistically significant (p< 0.05) only in Group 1, demonstrating the effectiveness of the adapted brushes. CONCLUSION: The findings of this pilot study indicated that for the reduction of biofilm on dentures the adapted toothbrush handles were superior to the conventional type.