title: Evaluation of an alum containing mouthrinse on plaque and gingivitis inhibition over 2 weeks of supervised use.
abstract: The present study was carried out on 40 municipal school children in the age group of 12-14 years to evaluate the effectiveness of daily supervised rinsing with specially formulated alum containing mouthrinse on plaque and gingivitis inhibition. The results of this 2 week study demonstrate that a mouthrinse containing 0.02 M Aluminium has significant effect on plaque inhibition. There was a reduction in gingivitis but it was not significant statistically.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Bihani
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Damle
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000534:Alum Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010512:Periodontal Index; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000534:Alum Compounds; D009067:Mouthwashes; C041524:aluminum sulfate