IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9356
Online ISSN: 2581-9364
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IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research (IJODR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the more...Original Article
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Volume : 3, Issue : 1, Year : 2017
Article Page : 43-47
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the short-term clinical effects of a Chlorhexidine mouth wash (CHX-MW), Chlorhexidine gel (CHX), Metronidazole gel (MTZ) and combination of Chlorhexidine and Metronidazole (CHX-MTZ) in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances aged from 14 to 25 years.
Materials and Methods: One hundred fifty subjects undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment selected and divided into five groups: Group 1 – Controls, Group 2 – Chlorhexidine mouth wash (CHX-MW) gel, Group 3- Chlorhexidine (CHX) gel, Group 4 – Metronidazole (MTZ) gel and Group 5 – chlorhexidine-metronidazole (CHX-MTZ) gel. Clinical evaluation was undertaken using the probing depth (PD), Gingival Index (GI) and the Papillary Bleeding Index (PBI) at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks. A subjective evaluation was also undertaken by questionnaire.
Results: Groups treated with all three gels (CHX, MTZ and CHX-MTZ) showed significant clinical improvement as compared to the controls and CHX-MW group. The reduction in PD, GI and PBI in the group treated with the CHX-MTZ combination gel was significant when compared to those treated with CHX and MTZ gels.
Conclusion: Topical application of CHX or MTZ alone or in combination may have a role in the management of gingivitis in orthodontic patients.
Keywords: Chlorhexidine; Metronidazole; Fixed orthodontic treatment; Probing depth; Gingival Index; Papillary Bleeding Index
How to cite : Mendigeri V, Srinivas N, Achanur M, Sali K, Ramdurg P, Clinical effects of different antiplaque agents on patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment- A comparative study. IP Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res 2017;3(1):43-47
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