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JIDAM · Vol 4, Issue 3 · July–September 2017
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Assessment of Effectiveness of 30% Rock Salt Solution in Toothbrush Decontamination - An In Vivo Study

Gayathri V, Farhana Firdous, Dr. Rajkumar M, Dr. Akila Ganesh, Dr. S.K. Balaji
Intern Student, Sr. Lecturers, Reader, Professor, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
Vol 4 · Issue 3 · 2017 DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2017_V4_I3_04 🔓 Open Access 📅 2017
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📝Abstract

Introduction: Toothbrushes are the most commonly used intra oral cleaning aids for personal hygiene maintenance. Salt is a time tested natural disinfectant and itfulfills the requirements of a domestic disinfectant.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of domestic ingredient, rock salt in 30% concentration as an antimicrobial agent for toothbrush decontamination.

Materials and Methods: 50 samples of toothbrushes with standardized dimensions, brand and bristle hardness and 50 identical dentifrices were distributed to systemically healthy, 18 to 25year old volunteers. Volunteers were instructed to maintain identical oral hygiene practices and storage conditions. The toothbrushes were retrieved after one week in sterilized pouches, randomly divided into two groups of 25 each. Group A was set as Control. Brushes in Group A were immersed in tap water for a duration of 5 mins Group B samples were immersed in 30% rock salt solution for 5 mins. The number of colony forming units of microbes present in Group B was assessed microscopically and was compared with that of the Group A.

Results: 78% of samples belonging to Group-A that were immersed in 30% Rock salt solution were completely devoid of bacteria and microbial contamination was evident in all the brushes from control group. To conclude, Addressing issue of toothbrush decontamination with Rock salt is an effective, economical and realistic solution as demonstrated by this study.

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Gayathri V, Farhana Firdous, Rajkumar M, Akila Ganesh, Balaji SK. Assessment of Effectiveness of 30% Rock Salt Solution in Toothbrush Decontamination - An In Vivo Study. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2017;4(3):1-20. DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2017_V4_I3_04
Gayathri, V., Farhana Firdous, Rajkumar, M., Akila Ganesh, & Balaji, S. K. (2017). Assessment of Effectiveness of 30% Rock Salt Solution in Toothbrush Decontamination - An In Vivo Study. Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, 4(3), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2017_V4_I3_04
Gayathri, V., et al. "Assessment of Effectiveness of 30% Rock Salt Solution in Toothbrush Decontamination - An In Vivo Study." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, vol. 4, no. 3, 2017, pp. 1-20. DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2017_V4_I3_04.
Gayathri V, Farhana Firdous, Rajkumar M, Akila Ganesh, Balaji SK. Assessment of Effectiveness of 30% Rock Salt Solution in Toothbrush Decontamination - An In Vivo Study. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2017;4(3):1-20. doi:10.37841/jidam_2017_V4_I3_04
Gayathri, V, Farhana Firdous, M. Rajkumar, Akila Ganesh, and S.K. Balaji. "Assessment of Effectiveness of 30% Rock Salt Solution in Toothbrush Decontamination - An In Vivo Study." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras 4, no. 3 (2017): 1-20. https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2017_V4_I3_04.
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