An Comparative Evaluation of Conventional and Novel Derived Herbal Disinfectant Solutions against Pathogenic Biofilm on Maxillofacial Silicones and Its Impact on Color Stability.

Aim: This study aims to assess the antimicrobial efficacy and impact on color stability of solution compared to conventional disinfectants on maxillofacial silicones.

Materials And Methods: Various solutions were evaluated, including solutions at 5 and 10%, saline (control), chlorhexidine (4%), and soap water. The substrates were MDX4-4210 silicone elastomers, and the microorganisms tested were and .

Dental caries, oral hygiene status and treatment needs of fishermen and non-fishermen population in South Goa, India.

Background: Occupation plays a major role in the well-being of an individual and has an influence on oral health. Fishing is one such occupation that entails a lot of physical labour and encourages habits that lead to poor oral health. Therefore, it is critical to shed light on the oral health of this isolated population to improve their quality of life by various means.