Abstract
We studied the effectiveness of a sustained-release delivery system for chlorhexidine in plaque prevention. A clinical trial in a group of eight students wearing orthodontic appliances coated by ethyl cellulose polymer containing the drug demonstrated that plaque accumulation was decreased for a period of four days. All oral procedures had been withdrawn during the clinical study. No side-effects of chlorhexidine, such as tooth staining and unpleasant taste, were observed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1319-1321 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Dental Research |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue number | 11 |
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| State | Published - Nov 1985 |