Oral prophylaxis as an adjunct to systemic H.pylori eradication therapy
Journal Title: International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction Helicobacter pylori is the known bacteria causing multiple gastric disorders Its prevalence in dental plaque noted by multiple researchers The presence of helicobacter pylori in dental plaque even after systemic eradication done using triple drug therapy noted by few Purpose of this study was to establish need of oral prophylaxis as an adjunct to systemic eradication of HpyloriMaterials and Methods Total of 22 Hpylori positive patients divided in two groups irrespective of gender 14 patient underwent oral prophylaxis and remaining 8 subjects did not along with triple drug therapy for systemic eradication of Hpylori Plaque samples from only posteroior teeth collected and PCR was done for detection of Hpylori strains after 6 monthsResults Statistical significant reduction in prevalence of Hpylori noted in patients undergone oral prophylaxis along with antiH pylori therapyConclusion Oral prophylaxis has to be considered along with antiH pylori eradication therapy to prevent dental plaque acting as a reservoir causing reinfectionKeywords Oral prophylaxis Helicobacter pylori Reservoir Systemic eradication
Authors and Affiliations
Pradeep P. S, Manoj M. G, Ganesh Prasad B, Anoop M, Asal Irfan P
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- DOI 10.18231/2395-499X.2018.0052
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