A Pilot Study to Assess Bacteraemia Associated with Tooth Brushing Using Conventional, Electric or Ultrasonic Toothbrushes

Misra, Sangeeta; Percival, Rimondia S.; DeVine, Deirdre; Duggal, Monty

doi:10.1007/bf03262610

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“…In blood samples, for instance, a positive PCR test may reflect the presence of isolated DNA or transient bacteremia. 5 Thus, the clinical relevance of a positive PCR test in a patient with negative BCs remains unclear.…”

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Therapeutic impact and diagnostic performance of multiplex PCR in patients with malignancies and suspected sepsis

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Hamidfar-Roy

Courby

et al. 2010

Journal of Infection

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Therapeutic impact and diagnostic performance of multiplex PCR in patients with malignancies and suspected sepsis

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Hamidfar-Roy

Courby

et al. 2010

Journal of Infection

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“…They found significantly greater aerobic and anaerobic intensity of bacteremia following brushing with both the Sonicare (p = 0.03 and p = 0.05) and the dental handpiece (p = 0.001 and p = 0.005). On the other hand in the pilot study of Misra et al, 5 the highest incidence of bacteremia (8/11 subjects) was found following brushing with powered toothbrushes, which was significantly (p ＜ 0.025) greater than that following brushing with ultrasonic (5/11) or manual (5/11) toothbrushes. In healthy individuals, the episodes of transient bacteremia last about 10 -30 minutes, with no dramatic consequences.…”

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Investigation of bacteremia after toothbrushing in orthodontic patients

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Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence rate of bacteremia following toothbrushing with toothpastes composed of several antibacterial agents and compare the results with the conventional oral hygiene maintaining methods in orthodontic patients. Methods: This clinical study included 100 adult orthodontic patients who were divided into 4 groups. Each group comprised of 25 patients, wearing fixed orthodontic appliances. In the first group, bacteremia was assessed after toothbrushing without using any toothpaste. In the second group, a 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthrinse was used before brushing with no toothpaste. In the third group, subjects brushed with a commonly used toothpaste which did not include an additional antimicrobial agent. The fourth experimental group used toothpaste which included tea tree oil, clove oil, peppermint oil and bisabolol as antimicrobial elements. Pre-and post-brushing blood samples were obtained using a strict aseptic technique. All samples were microbiologically evaluated using blood culture bottles. Results: Toothbrushing in orthodontic patients yielded to an increase in the occurrence rate of bacteremia when using normal toothpaste or no toothpaste at all. Conclusions: The use of chlorhexidine mouthwash before toothbrushing, and brushing with antimicrobial toothpaste did not show a statistically significant difference in preventing the occurrence of bacteremia (p ＞ 0.05).

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“…The investigators reported a greater intensity of bacteremia at 30 seconds following both the electric toothbrushing interventions. In another study21, the investigators examined the incidence of bacteremia at 30 seconds and 2 minutes following toothbrushing in 11 healthy subjects. The investigators reported an increase in the incidence of bacteremia following toothbrushing.…”

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