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Published on: March 31, 2021
[Evaluation of effectiveness of a mouthwash containing antiseptic octenidine dihydrochloride]
E G Sabanceva1, N A Dmitrieva2, E A Avramenko3
1Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Education, Moscow, Russia.
The Aim Of The Study:
Was to assess changes in the oral microbiota when using octenidine dihydrochloride mouthwash.
Materials And Methods:
Quantitative and qualitative changes in the oral microbiota were studied and evaluated after a single rinse, course application and long-term dates.
Results:
A single rinse resulted in a significant decrease in the number of pathogenic microorganisms: S. aureus, C. albicans, and Enterobacteriae. After a seven-day course of mouthwash application, the complete disappearance of pathogenic microorganisms: S. aureus, S. albicans, and Enterobacteriae and an increase in the number of Lactobacillus spp were revealed. 7 days after the mouthwash was canceled, there was some recovery of pathogenic (S. aureus, Candida), the number of Lactobacillus spp. remained the same, normal microflora almost completely restored.
Conclusion:
Octenidine dihydrochloride mouthwash may be recommended for wide use in dental practice in the treatment of various oral pathological conditions, including candidiasis and dysbiosis.
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