Efficacy of dental floss impregnated with chlorhexidine on reduction of supragingival biofilm: a randomized controlled trial

Background The use of a toothbrush has a limited ability to control the dental biofilm in interproximal areas. Therefore, specialized devices, such as dental floss, may be useful for these specific areas. Objective This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of dental floss impregnated with 5% chlo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of dental hygiene 2015-05, Vol.13 (2), p.117-124
Hauptverfasser:	Muniz, FWMG, Sena, KS, de Oliveira, CC, Veríssimo, DM, Carvalho, RS, Martins, RS
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Anti-Infective Agents, Local - administration & dosage Anti-Infective Agents, Local - therapeutic use Biofilms Biofilms - drug effects chlorhexidine Chlorhexidine - administration & dosage Chlorhexidine - analogs & derivatives Chlorhexidine - therapeutic use Clinical outcomes dental devices Dental Devices, Home Care dental plaque Dental Plaque - microbiology Dental Plaque - prevention & control Dental Plaque Index Dentistry Female Follow-Up Studies home care Humans Male Oral hygiene Single-Blind Method therapeutic use Tooth - microbiology Toothbrushing - instrumentation treatment efficacy Treatment Outcome Young Adult
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