Table 2.
Mean (SD) of attached microorganisms on Ortho-technology ligature ring before and after disinfection
| Microorganisms | Before | After | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ||||
| Disinfectants | - | Zataria | Chlorhex. | PBS |
| S. mutans | 595.5 (49.3) | 10.9 (2.2) | 0 (0) | 302.5 (32.6) |
| E. faecalis | 447.5 (36.7) | 11.9 (2.3) | 0 (0) | 330 (29.45) |
| C . albicans | 87.5 (11.34) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 45.25 (4.64) |