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

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' oxidationreduction 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.