Table 2 Test groups according to the cleaning procedures performed.

From: In-vitro evaluation of the effectiveness of various disinfection procedures in reducing biofilm formation on customized implant abutments of different designs

Test groups

Group abbreviations

Cleaning procedures

Positive control

PC

Incubated with bacteria for 24 h. No cleaning procedure was performed.

Negative control

NC

Not incubated with bacteria. The related cleaning procedures were applied.

Chlorhexidine

CHX

2% chlorhexidine gel was applied.

Ethanol

EOH

Immersed in a solution containing 80% ethanol and kept in the ultrasonication device for 5 min.

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