Microbiologial evaluation of the oral microbiota after toothbrushing with chlorhexidine-coated bristles or silver-plated head: DNA Checkerboard analysis

• Grant number: 11/10027-8
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: October 01, 2011
• End date: September 30, 2012
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Dentistry - Dental Clinics
• Principal Investigator: Cássio Do Nascimento
• Grantee: Diana Ferreira Paulo
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto (FORP). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Ribeirão Preto , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The aim of this cross-over study is to evaluate the oral microbiota formation in healthy subjects after brushing with chlorhexidine gluconate or silver-coating toothbrush bristles.