Comparison of amine fluoride and chlorhexidine mouth rinses in the control of plaque and gingivitis – A randomized controlled clinical trial.
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2015-01
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Objectives: The objective of this triple blind randomized controlled clinical trial was to compare
the efficacy of a mouth rinse containing amine fluoride (AmF) and chlorhexidine in controlling
the supragingival plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation during a 4‑week period in
patients with chronic gingivitis.
Subjects and Methods: A total of 30 patients were participated in this study. Fifteen patients
were prescribed an AmF‑containing mouth rinse and 15 were prescribed a chlorhexidine
mouth rinse. Plaque index, gingival index, bleeding index, tooth stain, and tongue stain (TS)
were recorded at baseline, 15 days and 1‑month. Patients’ perception of odor, taste and any
discomfort were recorded.
Results: The comparisons between the groups were done using Mann–Whitney U‑test. The
comparison within the group at different time visits were done using Wilcoxon signed rank
test. Both the mouth rinses resulted in a significant decrease in plaque index, gingival index,
bleeding index. However, AmF mouth rinse resulted in a statistically significant decrease in
bleeding index and gingival index compared to chlorhexidine group. There was no significant
difference in tooth stain and TS in both the groups.
Conclusions: The 4 weeks use of AmF containing mouth rinse is effective in reducing the
gingival inflammation and plaque.
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Amine fluoride, chlorhexidine, mouthwash, oral hygiene, plaque control
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Priya B Meena, Galgali Sushama R. Comparison of amine fluoride and chlorhexidine mouth rinses in the control of plaque and gingivitis – A randomizedcontrolled clinical trial. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2015 Jan-Feb; 26(1): 57-62.