Antibiofilm effect of cleaning agents for ocular prostheses
V. 174 N. 1 (2023), Observational Study
V. 174 N. 1 (2023)

Antibiofilm effect of cleaning agents for ocular prostheses: doi: 10.7417/CT.2023.2492

Observational Study
Pubblicato 2023-01-18
A.M. Andreotti
Sao Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
F. Pereira de Caxias
Sao Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
C. Alves de Sousa
Sao Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
E.V. Freitas da Silva
Sao Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
C.B. Silva
Sao Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
D.S. Biléco
Sao Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
C. Duque
Sao Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Department of Child and Social Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
M.C. Goiato
Sao Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
A.P. de Magalhães Bertoz
Sao Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
D.M. dos Santos
Sao Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil - Oral Oncology Center, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba Dental School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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Parole chiave

Staphylococcus aureus
Artificial Eye
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Acrylic Resins
Biofilms
Disinfection

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the antibiofilm effect of different agents (neutral soap, 4% chlorhexidine, Efferdent effervescent tablets, 1% triclosan, and citronella essential oil) used for ocular prosthesis cleaning. Material and Methods:  Biofilms of Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis were formed on 40 ocular prosthesis acrylic resin specimens. The specimens were cleaned with the studied agents with different techniques. Microorganism counting was performed. Data were submitted to the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and HSD Tukey-Kramer (p<.01). Results: When compared to the control group, all cleaning protocols promoted a reduction in growth of microorganisms. The 4% chlorhexidine, effervescent tablets, and 1% triclosan cleaning agents eliminated biofilm in all groups. Conclusion: Therefore, immersion in 4% chlorhexidine, effervescent tablets, and 1% triclosan could be the best protocols indicated for ocular prosthesis cleaning due to their ability to eliminate biofilm. 

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