A study of toothbrush contamination at different time intervals and comparative effectiveness of various disinfecting solutions in reducing toothbrush contamination

J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 1996 Mar;14(1):10-3.

Abstract

Toothbrush contamination during the procedure of brushing was assessed at different time intervals of usage. A peak value of 100% contamination was found at 1 month interval. Hence, a method suggesting disinfection of the toothbrush was employed by comparing the effectiveness of various disinfecting solutions available in the market so that, the brush does not become a source of potential pathogens.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / pharmacology
  • Child
  • Chlorhexidine / analogs & derivatives
  • Chlorhexidine / pharmacology
  • Dental Disinfectants / pharmacology*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Equipment Contamination / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / pharmacology
  • Male
  • Mouthwashes / pharmacology*
  • Salicylates / pharmacology
  • Terpenes / pharmacology
  • Time Factors
  • Toothbrushing / instrumentation*
  • Toothbrushing / statistics & numerical data

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Dental Disinfectants
  • Drug Combinations
  • Mouthwashes
  • Salicylates
  • Terpenes
  • Listerine
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • chlorhexidine gluconate
  • Chlorhexidine