title: The effect of an alexidine mouthwash on plaque and gingivitis.
abstract: A clinical study was conducted on the effects of an alexidine or placebo oral rinse on plaque and gingivitis. Forty-two male subjects rinsed for 54 days while continuing toothbrushing. This was followed by 4 days of mouthrinsing only. The alexidine mouthrinse significantly reduced the plaque index when used in conjunction with toothbrushing and also when brushing was discontinued. The gingivitis results were inconclusive.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001645:Biguanides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010919:Placebos; D014099:Toothbrushing
chemical_list: D001645:Biguanides; D009067:Mouthwashes; D010919:Placebos