title: Gingival enhancement in fixed prosthodontics. Part III: Anamnestic findings.
abstract: This study obtained anamnestic data from a questionnaire given at the conclusion of a 7-week chlorhexidine gingival enhancement study regarding patients' oral hygiene practices, perception of change in gingival health, and side effects. In the patient population using the 7-week chlorhexidine treatment regimen, most patients noticed an improvement in gingival health, were willing to continue usage after the study, and would recommend the rinse to others. Of the patients who reported side effects, taste alteration was more objectionable than staining. The patients' observed gingival health benefits were more important than the patients' perception of the side effects such as staining and taste alteration.
authors.affiliation: University of California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sorensen
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Newman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003442:Crowns; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D005260:Female; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005884:Gingival Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009067:Mouthwashes; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010349:Patient Compliance; D013649:Taste / Q000187:drug effects; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000139:chemically induced; D014099:Toothbrushing
chemical_list: D009067:Mouthwashes; D002710:Chlorhexidine