The effect of hexetidine spray on dental plaque following periodontal surgery.

Autor: Bokor M; Department of Periodontology and Oral Medicine, Dental School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Yugoslavia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of clinical periodontology [J Clin Periodontol] 1996 Dec; Vol. 23 (12), pp. 1080-3.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1996.tb01807.x
Abstrakt: The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of a 0.2% hexetidine spray, used as a supplement to regular oral hygiene measures, on dental plaque and gingival condition following periodontal surgery. This study was carried out on 38 patients who required 2 episodes of periodontal surgery. Examinations regarding dental plaque were performed at 0, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days, while the condition of the gingiva were examined at 0 and 28 days. Dental plaque was assessed by the Turesky modification of Quigley-Hein index; the gingival condition was evaluated using the gingival index of Löe-Silness and the papilla bleeding index. In a double-blind cross-over study of 28 days duration, significant reduction in plaque accumulation and an improvement in wound healing were demonstrated for the test spray compared to the placebo.
Databáze: MEDLINE