A short-term evaluation of a chlorhexidine gel on plaque deposits and gingival status.
A gel containing 0.5% chlorhexidine gluconate was tested for its ability to affect plaque formation and the gingival status of twelve male dental students in a controlled double-blind cross-over study. The chlorhexidine gel significantly reduced plaque formation when compared with the placebo gel, but the improvement in gingival health was not statistically significant.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001645:Biguanides / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000378:metabolism*; D003802:Dentifrices / Q000494:pharmacology; D005782:Gels / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005881:Gingiva / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010919:Placebos; D011803:Quinine; D013431:Sulfates; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000209:etiology
D001645:Biguanides; D003802:Dentifrices; D005782:Gels; D010919:Placebos; D013431:Sulfates; D011803:Quinine; D002710:Chlorhexidine