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Original Article

Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Novel Composition based on Hypochlorous Acid vs Sodium Hypochlorite in Prevention of Cross-infection during Dental Treatment Procedures: A Pilot Study

Manovijay Arulmani, Kurinchichelvan Ramalingam, Vanathy Desingu, Alarmelu Natarajan, Sama Dharsh, Natarajan Rajagopal

Keywords : Disinfection, Hypochlorous acid, Sodium hypochlorite, Ultrasonic scaling

Citation Information : Arulmani M, Ramalingam K, Desingu V, Natarajan A, Dharsh S, Rajagopal N. Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Novel Composition based on Hypochlorous Acid vs Sodium Hypochlorite in Prevention of Cross-infection during Dental Treatment Procedures: A Pilot Study. 2023; 13 (2):38-40.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10083-1039

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 23-11-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2023; The Author(s).


Abstract

Introduction: The probability of infection during dental practice is extremely significant, particularly when utilizing water from the dental chair's water boosters, which is often provided directly to the patient. As a result, there is a pressing need to create a unique disinfection composition for use in dental treatments, particularly in water lines. Aim: The aim of this study is to examine and compare the efficacy of a novel composition based on hypochlorous acid (HOCl) vs sodium hypochlorite in preventing cross-infection during dental treatment operations. Materials and methods: Patients with moderate-to-severe gingivitis were randomly assigned to one of three groups of five. They had been designated for ultrasonic scaling. Group I (control): For ultrasonic scaling, freshly prepared reverse osmosis (RO) water was utilized in the dental unit water booster. Group II (test group 1): As a disinfectant in the dental unit water booster, sodium hypochlorite (100 ppm) was utilized. Group III (test group 2): A novel (100 ppm)-based composition was used as a disinfectant in the dental unit water booster. The water units’ oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) after scaling was also assessed. Results: Postoperatively, all three groups exhibit a decrease in oxidation-reduction potential. Group II has a significant decrease in ORP (p = 0.001). Conclusion: This study found that using sodium hypochlorite as an ultrasonic liquid coolant considerably decreases the ORP during scaling when compared to RO water and HOCl. Clinical significance: As an ultrasonic liquid cooler, sodium hypochlorite considerably decreases the ORP during scaling.


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