[Effectiveness of the topical application of fluor on the moderate gingivitis in diabetic type 2].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficiency of the fluor topic application vs. oral washing gel in diabetic patients type 2 with moderate gingivitis.


METHODS
Controlled clinical test double blind in a Primary Care Unit from February 2003 to May 2004. Both gender patients from 40 to 60 year old diagnosed with moderate gingivitis were included and randomly assigned to each group. Cherry flavored fluor gel and hygienic measures were applied to the cases during 10 consecutive days of treatment. Hygienic measures and oral washing gel were applied to the control group during 10 days. The relative risk and confidence interval of 95 %.


RESULTS
The fluor group (n = 14) reported a greater efficacy than oral washing gel group at the end of the treatment. No adverse effects were found.


CONCLUSIONS
The topic application of Fluor and hygienic measures were effective diminishing gingivitis without adverse effects and at a low cost.
González-Jiménez
Leticia
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Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad de Medina Familiar 66, Jalapa, Veracruz, México. leticiaglezj@latinmail.com
Soler-Huerta
Elizabeth
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Saavedra-Vélez
V Margarita
VM
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D005459:Fluorides