[0.1% chlorhexidine mouthwash for gingival inflammation in diabetic adults: double blind study].

Abstract

The effects of a program of 0.1% chlorhexidine mouthrinse was studied on diabetic adult patients with periodontal disease. The experimental group consisted of 19 diabetic patients on the chlorhexidine regime, while the control group of 21 patients used a placebo mouthrinse. The effects were measured utilizing the plaque index, gingival index and pocket depths. The results showed a significant improvement in gingival inflammation and pockets depths in the experimental (chlorhexidine) group.

• Authors: S Vechis-Bon
• Journal: Journal de parodontologie (J Parodontol) Vol. 8 Issue 3 Pg. 299-310 (Sep 1989) ISSN: 0750-1838 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Action de la chlorhexidine en bain de bouche à 0,1% sur l'inflammation gingivale des diabétiques adultes: étude en double aveugle.
• PMID: 2639195 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Controlled Clinical Trial, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Mouthwashes
• Chlorhexidine

Topics

• Adult
• Chlorhexidine (administration & dosage)
• Dental Plaque (complications, drug therapy)
• Diabetes Complications
• Double-Blind Method
• Gingivitis (complications, drug therapy)
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Mouthwashes (therapeutic use)
• Periodontal Diseases (complications, drug therapy)