title: [The rational use of mouthwashes].
abstract: This article discusses the currently-accepted indications of a number of mouthrinses and their use in the prevention of carious lesions, gingivitis and periodontitis.
authors.affiliation: Center Oral Health Sciences, Malmo University, Suède.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Collaert
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: De Bruyn
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D005459:Fluorides; D002710:Chlorhexidine