Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 23-24, March 2009

Time may be as Important as the Addition of a Chlorhexidine Chip to Scaling and Root Planing for Increasing Attachment Levels

Dalhousie University, Faculty of Dentistry, Division of Periodontics, 5981 University Avenue, Halifax, NS B3H3J5 Canada

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Clinical and microbiologic effects of subgingival controlled-release delivery of chlorhexidine chip in the treatment of periodontitis: a multicenter study.

Paolantonio M, D'Angelo M, Grassi RF, Perinetti G, Piccolomini R, Pizzo G, Annunziata M, D'Archivio D, D'Ercole S, Nardi G, Guida L.

J Periodontol 2008;79(2): 271-82.

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable.

Purpose/Question

The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and microbiologic effects of a chlorhexidine chip as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease.

Source of Funding

Information not available.

Type of Study/Design

Randomized controlled clinical trial.

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00221-2

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.12.009

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 23-24, March 2009

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