Evaluation of toothbrush disinfection via different methods

• Main Authors: Adil BASMAN (Author), Ilkay PEKER (Author), Gulcin AKCA (Author), Meryem Toraman ALKURT (Author), Cigdem SARIKIR (Author), Irem CELIK (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of using a dishwasher or different chemical agents, including 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate, 2% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), a mouthrinse containing essential oils and alcohol, and 50% white vinegar, for toothbrush disinfection. Sixty volunteers were...