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In vitro Activity of a Chlorhexidine–Containing Mouthwash Against Subgingival Bacteria
Author(s) -
Wade W. G.,
Addy M.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1989.60.9.521
Subject(s) - chlorhexidine , capnocytophaga , microbiology and biotechnology , in vitro , periodontitis , dentistry , bacteria , medicine , chemistry , biology , biochemistry , genetics
T hree hundred and fifteen subgingival isolates were tested for their susceptibility to a mouthwash containing 0.2% Chlorhexidine. The majority of strains tested were susceptible at high dilution although some strains of S. mitior, S. sanguis , and Capnocytophaga were relatively resistant. It was concluded that, on the basis of these in vitro results, the mouthwash should have potential for subgingival use in the treatment of chronic Periodontitis. ( J Periodontol 1989;60:521–525.)