Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 153-154, December 2007

Chlorhexidine (CHX) Gel Application has Moderate Effect on Salivary Mutans Streptococcal (MS) Levels, but Negligible Caries-Preventive Effect

School of Dentistry, Oral Pathology and Maxillofacial Surgery, KULeuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 blok a bus 7001, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Caries-Preventive Effect of Chlorhexidine Gel Applications Among High-Risk Children

Petti S, Hausen H.

Caries Res 2006;40(6):514-21

Level of Evidence

2b

Purpose/Question

What effect do CHX gels have on MS levels and on visible caries increments?

Source of Funding

None noted

Type of Study/Design

Prospective clinical trial with aspects of a cohort study (high versus low risk based on MS levels) and aspects of a nonrandomized clinical trial (test versus control in the high-risk group)

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00089-9

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.05.012

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 153-154, December 2007

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