Differential Clinical Effects of Chlorhexidine Gels on Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment

摘要

Gingivitis is the most common type of periodontal disease, established by local factors such as biofilm, majorly increased by orthodontic treatment. It is reversed by thorough mechanical and chemical plaque control. One of the chemical agents used to control plaque formation is chlorhexidine. The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical benefits of the adjunctive use of two chlorhexidine gels of different concentrations upon inflammation caused by fixed orthodontic appliances. Results show that efficacy of different concentrations of chlorhexidine are still under debate, depending more on the patient's compliance upon plaque control.