Staining and calculus formation after 0.12% chlorhexidine rinses in plaque-free and plaque covered surfaces: a randomized trial

Staining and calculus formation after 0.12% chlorhexidine rinses in plaque-free and plaque covered surfaces: a randomized trial

OBJECTIVES: Studies concerning side effects of chlorhexidine as related to the presence of plaque are scarce. The purpose of this study was to compare the side effects of 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) on previously plaque-free (control group) and plaque-covered surfaces (test group). METHODS:...

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Main Authors: Fabrício Batistin Zanatta, Raquel Pippi Antoniazzi, Cassiano Kuchenbecker Rösing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2010-10-01
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
Subjects:
Chlorhexidine
Adverse effects
Staining
Tooth discoloration
Dental calculus
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572010000500015

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