Chemical plaque control and prevention of extrinsic tooth discoloration in vivo.
Extrinsic discoloration of teeth has frequently been observed in connection with the use of chemical plaque-preventive agents. Preliminary investigations have indicated that oxidizing peroxymonosulfate may effectively reduce this discoloration without interfering with the plaque-preventive capacity of chlorhexidine. In the present experiment a 0.2% chlorhexidine and a 1% peroxymonosulfate solution were used for oral rinsing in a group of 50 military recruits. A double-blind experimental design was followed. The plaque-preventive capacity of chlorhexidine was maintained, and a marked reduction in extrinsic tooth discoloration could be observed.
D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D006801:Humans; D008885:Military Dentistry; D009067:Mouthwashes; D010545:Peroxides / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000517:prevention & control*
D009067:Mouthwashes; D010545:Peroxides; C038288:peroxymonosulfate; D002710:Chlorhexidine