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Clinical Trial
. 1985 Mar:6 Suppl A:189-93.
doi: 10.1016/s0195-6701(85)80067-0.

A clinical trial to compare the effect of two antiseptic mouthwashes on gingival inflammation

P D Fine
Clinical Trial

A clinical trial to compare the effect of two antiseptic mouthwashes on gingival inflammation

P D Fine. J Hosp Infect. 1985 Mar.

Abstract

A trial was made comparing the effects of efficient and thorough removal of plaque and debris alone, and with a daily antiseptic mouthwash. The results showed considerable variation but no significant difference in gingival inflammation between hygienic treatment and a daily mouthwash with chlorhexidine-gluconate or povidone-iodine. Povidone-iodine caused less staining of the teeth than chlorhexidine-gluconate.

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