title: A clinical trial to compare the effect of two antiseptic mouthwashes on gingival inflammation.
abstract: A trial was made comparing the effects of efficient and thorough removal of plaque and debris alone, and with a daily antiseptic mouthwash. The results showed considerable variation but no significant difference in gingival inflammation between hygienic treatment and a daily mouthwash with chlorhexidine-gluconate or povidone-iodine. Povidone-iodine caused less staining of the teeth than chlorhexidine-gluconate.
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Fine
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003729:Dental Care; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000628:therapy; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D011205:Povidone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011897:Random Allocation
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D009067:Mouthwashes; D011206:Povidone-Iodine; D011205:Povidone; C010882:chlorhexidine gluconate; D002710:Chlorhexidine