title: Chlorhexidine spray as an adjunct in the control of dental biofilm in children with special needs.
abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of .12% chlorhexidine applied via spray and the acceptance. A total of 26 individuals with mental health issues, aged 7-14, were included into two groups: placebo (control, n = 13) and chlorhexidine (experimental, n = 13). Both groups received two daily applications of spray during 2 months. The periodontal conditions were evaluated by the simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S) and gingival index (GI). The evaluation of acceptance of the application method (spray) was assessed by questionnaire. Data were analyzed with nonparametric tests, with a significance level of 5%. Regarding the OHI-S index, only the experimental group showed significant change during the evaluations (p < 0.001). Regarding the GI, both groups showed significant changes during the evaluations. The method of application was well accepted by patients and caregivers, and .12% chlorhexidine solution applied via spray significantly reduced the rates of dental and gingival biofilm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Ponta Grossa State University, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Gilberg Resende
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Viana
authors.forename: Ana Paula
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Teiltelbaum
authors.forename: Fábio André
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: dos Santos
authors.forename: Aida
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sabbagh-Haddad
authors.forename: Renata Oliveira
authors.initials: RO
authors.lastname: Guaré
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018441:Biofilms / Q000187:drug effects*; D002648:Child; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010919:Placebos
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D010919:Placebos; D002710:Chlorhexidine
keywords: gingivitis; oral hygiene; plaque control; special care