[Overdentures covering natural roots. The use of chlorhexidine gel].
To prevent caries and periodontal disease in overdenture abutment teeth, daily application of chlorhexidine gel is recommended. In order to get insight into the use of the gel, 29 overdenture wearing patients were interviewed. In addition the patients were requested to show the use of the gel. It was concluded that at any time the patients were instructed about the use of the gel. Nevertheless, a majority of the patients did not use the gel daily and in accordance with the instructions given. Application of the gel in the abutment depressions of the overdenture appeared to be a heavy task.
Hendrikx
M J
MJ
Afdeling Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde van het Academisch Ziekenhuis Rotterdam.
Kramer
J E
JE
de Baat
C
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000044:Dental Abutments / Q000382:microbiology; D003828:Denture, Overlay / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009426:Netherlands; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000379:methods; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D005782:Gels; D002710:Chlorhexidine