Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 158-159, December 2007

Chlorhexidine Does Not Provide a Significant Effect on the Control of Coronal and Root Caries Development in the Elderly

New York University College of Dentistry, Mail Code: 9431, 345 East 24th Street, New York, NY 10010

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Chlorhexidine and Preservation of Sound Tooth Structure in Older Adults. A Placebo-Controlled Trial

Wyatt CC, Maupome G, Hujoel PP, MacEntee MI, Persson GR, Persson RE, et al.

Caries Res 2007;41(2):93-101

Level of Evidence

1B

Purpose/Question

The authors investigated in a double-blind randomized placebo-based clinical trial the effectiveness of a chlorhexidine regimen compared to a placebo for reducing the incidence of dental caries in an elderly population.

Source of Funding

Funded by NIDCR grant number RO1 DE12215

Type of Study/Design

Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Based Clinical Trial

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00153-4

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.09.012

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 158-159, December 2007

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