Microbiological Evaluation of Octenidine Dihydrochloride Mouth Rinse after 5 Days' Use in Orthodontic Patients
ANGLE ORTHODONTIST, vol.79, no.4, pp.766-772, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 79 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2009
- Doi Number: 10.2319/062008-322.1
- Journal Name: ANGLE ORTHODONTIST
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.766-772
- Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: To determine the absolute and relative antibacterial activity of octenidine dihydrochloride (OCT) against total and cariogenic bacteria in saliva samples of patients with fixed orthodontic appliances during 5 days of usage.