Effect of chlorhexidine on dental plaque formation under periodontal pack
- 1 September 1975
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Clinical Periodontology
- Vol. 2 (3) , 136-142
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-051x.1975.tb01735.x
Abstract
In a first experiment, no appreciable differences in plaque formation under periodontal packs were observed in subjects rinsing with and without 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate. In a second experiment, one gram periodontal packs were coated with 15 to 20 mg of chlorhexidine dihydrochloride powder prior to application and allowed to remain in situ for 4 days. Significantly less plaque formed under periodontal packs with chlorhexidine powder than with control packs. Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride powder may be recommended under periodontal packs for reduction of microbial plaque.Keywords
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