Rinsing with a chlorhexidine gluconate was the most effective chemical method of controlling method dental plaque and gingivitis.
The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of different delivery method of chlorhexidine to regulate gingiva...
Rinsing with a chlorhexidine gluconate was the most effective chemical method of controlling method dental plaque and gingivitis.
The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of different delivery method of chlorhexidine to regulate gingival inflammation.
20 subjects participated in 3 weeks, and recruited for 2 groups.
Following a baseline examination, one group was rinsed twice a day and the other was sprayed into the teeth with gingiva twice a day.
Examination regarding plaque index(Silness & Loe), gingival index(Loe & Silness) and papillary bleeding index(Saxer & Muhlemann) was performed after 3 weeks.
The results were as follow:
1. There was no significant difference between mouthwash and spray in all 3 indicies.
2. In the mouthwash and spray group, all 3 indicies was significantly reduced at week 3.