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  • Title: Efficacy of two antiplaque and antigingivitis treatments in a group of young mentally retarded patients.
    Author: Montiel-Company JM, Almerich-Silla JM.
    Journal: Med Oral; 2002; 7(2):136-43. PubMed ID: 11887021.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Chemical management of dental plaque for controlling oral hygiene becomes necessary in high-risk patients such as the mentally retarded. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty-seven mentally handicapped patients aged 10-19 years and with severe plaque and gingivitis were divided into two treatment groups: Group I (daily mouthrinse with triclosan-zinc for 8 weeks) and Group II (0.2% chlorhexidine spray for 2 weeks). Both groups were evaluated at the start of the study and after 2 and 8 weeks. RESULTS: Significant reductions in plaque were observed in Group I after two weeks, with very significant improvements in both plaque and gingivitis after 8 weeks. In Group II, highly significant reductions in both indices were recorded after two weeks of treatment - significance persisting after 8 weeks. CONCLUSIONS: Triclosan-zinc mouthrinse and chlorhexidine spray can be effective adjuncts to tooth brushing for controlling dental plaque and gingivitis in mentally retarded patients.
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