In Vitro Antibacterial Activity

Abstract ObjectiveTo determine the in vitro antiviral activity of oral care products containing stabilized chlorine dioxide toward infectious virus...

The ability of an oral rinse preparation, containing an admixture of the oxohalogen oxidants chlorite anion and chlorine dioxide, to diminish salivary levels of Streptococcus mutans, lactobacilli and Candida albicans was investigated in a group of 33 dental patients.

An infection control problem in dental operatories which is not fully controlled is waterline contamination by heterotrophic mesophilic bacteria. This study compared use of phosphate buffer-stabilized chlorine dioxide mouthrinse as a lavage in ultrasonic dental scaler units with the use of tap water as a control. 

The study was conducted to determine the bactericidal activity of a stabilized chlorine dioxide oral rinse like CloSYS Oral Rinse, compared to products currently available on the market.

The interior of small-diameter tubing in dental unit waterlines create an attractive environment for the growth of biofilm and bacteria. This research was intended to determine which of the three most commonly available chemical treatment options on the market were best in treating DUWL contaminations.