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Association of chlorhexidine and fluoride for plaque control and white spot lesion remineralization in primary dentition
Author(s) -
DE AMORIM RODRIGO GUEDES,
LEAL SORAYA COELHO,
BEZERRA ANA CRISTINA BARRETO,
DE AMORIM FERNANDA PENNA LIMA GUEDES,
DE TOLEDO ORLANDO AYRTON
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
international journal of paediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.183
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1365-263X
pISSN - 0960-7439
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-263x.2008.00914.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , fluoride varnish , chlorhexidine , varnish , fluoride , remineralisation , dentition , enamel paint , carious lesion , lesion , surgery , chemistry , inorganic chemistry , organic chemistry , coating
Background. Plaque control and caries arrest still remain a challenge for dentists. Objective. This study was conducted to assess the effect of the combined use of chlorhexidine varnish and fluoride varnish on the visible plaque index (VPI) and white spot lesion (WS) remineralization in primary dentition. Methods. A total of 80 caries‐active preschool children (3–5 years) were randomly divided into four groups. Group 1 received a chlorhexidine varnish application every week during 4 weeks. Group 2 received a fluoride varnish application every week during 4 weeks. Group 3 received alternated applications of chlorhexidine and fluoride varnish during 4 weeks. Group 4 served as control (without any type of cariostatic agent). Results. There was no statistically significant difference in the VPI and WS remineralization among the groups after 1 month. However, 3 months follow‐up demonstrated that group 3 (chlorhexidine + fluoride) showed significantly better results for both VPI and WS remineralization. Conclusion. The combined application of chlorhexidine and fluoride varnishes is more effective on plaque and remineralization of incipient caries after 3 months than the same agents applied separately.