مجله دانشکده دندانپزشکی اصفهان (Jan 2009)
Evaluation of effects Irsha antiseptic mouthwash on pathogen streptococcus and oral normal micro flora
Abstract
Introduction: Caries and periodontal diseases are two major diseases in mouth, which caused byaccumulation of microorganisms and forming dental plaque. Mouthwashes decrease dental plaque andgingiutis. Since Irsha mouthwash is commonly used, the purpose of this research was the evaluation ofthe effects of chlorhexidine mouthwash on pathogen streptococcus and mouth normal micro flora.Methods and Materials: In this experimental study, 28 selected voluntaries, based on inclusion criteria,used the Irsha antiseptic mouthwash as long for 2 weeks, twice a day, 15 cc for each time, and gargled inmouth for 30 seconds. Before and after using mouthwash, subjects were sampled. We asked them to washtheir mouth with physiologic serum; then, 1 cc saliva were collected in sterile tube and sent tomicrobiology laboratory immediately. This process repeated after 2 weeks using mouthwash. Numbers ofpathogen streptococcus colonies and mouth normal micro flora colonies before and after usingmouthwash were recorded. We also recorded malodor and teeth color changes before and after usingmouthwash. Data were analyzed using t-test and χ2.Results: Irsha mouthwash significantly decreased the number of pathogen streptococcus and 3 mouthnormal micro floras (P < 0.05); but did not affect on other mouth micro floras. Teeth color and malodorchanges were not observed after using this mouthwash in subjects of this study.Conclusion: Irsha mouthwash kill mouth pathogen streptococcus and can help subjects for controllingdental plaque.Key words: Irsha, Streptococcus, Micro flora, Malodor, Tooth color
