BACKGROUND There are no established guidelines for the surgical prep of an external fixator in the operative field. This study investigates the effectiveness of different prep solutions and methods of application. METHODS Forty external fixator constructs, consisting of a rod, pin, and pin to rod coupling device, were immersed in a broth of Staphylococcus aureus (lux) for 12 hours. Constructs...

Introduction: Mangosteen, a fruit indigenous to tropical rainforest regions such as Southeast Asia, has been used key component in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. It possesses antibacterial, anti-plaque, anti-inflammatory properties. While chlorhexidine mouthwash is considered the gold standard, its multiple side effects necessitate search for an herbal substitute.Aim: To evaluate anti-plaque ef...

A recent outburst of coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) first appeared in a Chinese province known as Hubei. Coronaviruses, also regarded SARS-CoV-2, are large enveloped, single-stranded, and single-sense RNA viruses. These viruses can infect wide variety animals well humans. Dental care providers, particularly dentists, work intimately with patients therefore have an enhanced risk direct transmission ...

Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect varying concentrations a turmeric solution on growth rates oral bacteria sampled from dental students. Methods: Bacterial cultures were grown overnight in aerobic conditions plaque samples obtained five test subjects. With exception control, exposed different treatments; including chlorhexidine gluconate 2 mg/mL, prepared (TS)...

Microbial adhesion at the oil-water interface is a subject of both basic interest (e.g., as a technique for the measurement of hydrophobicity) and applied interest (e.g., for use in two-phase oil-water mouthwashes for the desorption of oral microorganisms). In general, surfactants inhibit microbial adhesion to oils and other hydrophobic surfaces. In the present study, we demonstrated that the c...

Background: Cariogenic bacteria has always been considered as the highest risk factor for dental caries. The eradication of microorganisms from oral health environment is important and hence may remedies have suggested its removal a better health.
 Objectives: To assess minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) Cranberry extract to determine efficacy compare effect three products on salivary ...