Year : 2019

Volume : Volume 10

Issue : Issue 2

Abstract

Background:  To compare adhesive paste, cleanser, 0.25% sodium hypochlorite and 0.2% chlorhexidine for denture cleaning against Candida albicans. Materials and Method: The present invitro study was done on 50 complete dentures of both genders. In group I, thin adhesive paste, in group II, cleanser solution, in group III, 0.25% sodium hypochlorite solution, in group IV 0.2% CHX and in group V, dentures tap water was used. After incubation, the colonies were counted and expressed as colony‑forming units.  Results: In group I, adhesive paste, in group II cleanser, in group III 0.25% sodium hypochlorite and in group IV 0.2% chlorhexidine was used. Table II shows that mean CFU in group I was 1026, in group II was 84, in group III was 15, in group IV was 23.7 and in group V was 1134. ANOVA test revealed significant differences (P< 0.05). Sodium hypochlorite was most effective followed by chlorhexidine, cleanser and adhesive paste. Conclusion: Authors found that 0.25% sodium hypochlorite was most effective followed by 0.2% chlorhexidine, cleanser and adhesive paste.

Keywords: Chlorhexidine, Candida Albicans, Sodium hypochlorite.