Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2000; 100(2)
Regulation of Cariogennic Flora in Children after the Topical Application of Chlorhexidine with Regard to Bacteriological Findings and Caries Increment; a three-year-clinical Trial
- Výzkumný ústav stomatologický VFN, Praha
The effect of repeated topical application of chlorhexidine (CLX)-containingvarnish was evaluated in a three-year-clinical trial. The study was conducted on a group of children (aged 14-17) with high caries experience (DMFT §§§ 5). The CLX containing varnishCERVITEC (Vivadent) was applied in six-month-time intervals and patients were repeatedlyexamined clinically and bacteriologically (salivary mutans streptococci and lactobacilli). Results showed that repeated application of CERVITEC varnish significantly decreased cariesincrement and improved gingival status and oral hygiene when compared with findings in the control group without CLX application. Screening evaluation of salivary levels of cariogennic bacteria did not reveal reproducible and sufficient predictive value. The topical antibacterial prophylaxis of caries by the CLX containing varnish is an effective and safe method suitableas an adjunct means to oral hygiene and fluoride prevention in individuals at higher risk of dental caries.
Keywords: caries risk children; antibacterial prophylaxis; chlorhexidin
Published: June 1, 2000 Show citation
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