The Effect of Fluoride Mouthrinses on Bacterial Plaque Accumulation.
Abstract
Interference with bacterial adsorption due to fluorides was investigated in vitro by placing enamel cylinders in bacterial broth of S. mutan, while exposing the cylinders to four different fluorides twice a day. SnF2 (250 ppmF-) was noted to have the greatest effect on reducing bacterial colonization. A double blind clinical trial entailing 31 young adults was performed using the most effective regimen found from the previous experiments. Each trial period was of 5 days. The periodontal indices of the subjects on the SnF2 rinse were found not to be statistically different from the placebo group, while the plaque score, plaque weight, number of microorganisms per mg. and the total number of microorganisms was statistically reduced by the SnF2 rinse. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA062465
Entities
People
- David Camosci
- Norman Tinanoff
Organizations
- University of Connecticut Health Center