Abstract
The effect of a slow‐releasing dosage (SRD) coating of chlorhexidine on the salivary levels of Streptococcus mutans and on plaque index scores in patients with removable partial dentures (RPD) was tested. The SRD proved to be effective in maintaining a low level of S. mutans counts after mechanical cleaning, as compared to a baseline established during the control period. Plaque index scores were lower following the treatment and correlated with the microbiological results. Our findings indicate that a single application of sustained‐release chlorhexidine to removable partial dentures effectively maintains S. mutans levels as well as reducing the plaque score for a minimum period of 1 week.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 61-66 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Oral Rehabilitation |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1990 |