Effect Of Mouthwash On Bacterial Count During Dental Procedures

Mouthwashes are solutions used to rinse the mouth, to act as an astringent, to deodorize, to remove or destroy bacteria and to have a therapeutic effect by relieving infection or preventing dental caries. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of mouthwash on bacterial count during a dental procedure. The objective of the study is to assess the level of effectiveness of mouthwash both positively and negatively during dental treatments, to determine the impact of mouthwash on bacterial count during a dental procedure and to assess the bacterial colonies with and without mouth washed during dental procedure. Sample population of 20 healthy individuals divided into 2 groups; Group A (the control group) and Group B (provided with preprocedural mouth-rinse). Microbiologic analysis was done for the assessment of bacterial Colony Forming Units (CFUs). The agar plates were cultured and incubated.The median and range for the bacterial count seen after microbiological analysis from patients who had preprocedural mouth rinse is lower compared to those who had not used the mouth rinse before the procedure. Aerosol and splatter are a concern in dentistry because of their potential effects on the health of patients and of dental personnel. Many routine dental procedures produce aerosol and splatter composed of various combinations of water; organic particles, such as tissue and tooth dust; and organic fluids, such as blood and saliva. Dental health professionals, because of repeated exposures to these microorganisms, are at high risk for developing infectious diseases. The present study will compare the efficacy of mouth rinse in reducing the viable bacteria in dental aerosol following oral prophylaxis and to understand the quality of microorganisms present in the dental aerosol.