title: [Experimental gingivitis].
abstract: For the experimental gingivitis study 4 (pre)molar teeth were selected and a splint was made over these teeth. During toothbrushing the splint covered the experimental teeth. After brushing it was removed and the volunteers rinsed with chlorhexidine solution (1.2%) or placebo. The results showed tht chlorhexidine rinsing prevented almost completely the accumulation of plaque and onset of gingivitis. The use of the splint facilitated the compliance considerably.
authors.affiliation: Vakgroep Parodontologie en Preventieve Tandheelkunde, TRIKON, Katholieke Universiteit, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Schaeken
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: van der Hoeven
mesh_terms: D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014099:Toothbrushing
chemical_list: D009067:Mouthwashes; D002710:Chlorhexidine
vernacular_title: Experimentele gingivitis.