Interaction Between Chlorhexidine and Fluoride

Summary

The aim of the present study was to study if there are interactions and reduced clinical effect between chlorhexidine and fluoride when they are combined in the same mouthrinse.

Timeline

Start

2009-09

Primary completion

2011-12

Completion

2012-02

Publications

• Background Axelsson P, Lindhe J. The effect of a preventive programme on dental plaque, gingivitis and caries in schoolchildren. Results after one and two years. J Clin Periodontol. 1974;1(2):126-38. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1974.tb01248.x. No abstract available.
• Background Barkvoll P, Rolla G, Bellagamba S. Interaction between chlorhexidine digluconate and sodium monofluorophosphate in vitro. Scand J Dent Res. 1988 Feb;96(1):30-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.1988.tb01404.x.
• Background Emilson CG. Susceptibility of various microorganisms to chlorhexidine. Scand J Dent Res. 1977 May;85(4):255-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.1977.tb00561.x.
• Background Dahlen G. Effect of antimicrobial mouthrinses on salivary microflora in healthy subjects. Scand J Dent Res. 1984 Feb;92(1):38-42.
• Background Dolles OK, Bonesvoll P, Gamst ON, Gjermo P. Determination of fluoride and chlorhexidine from chlorhexidine/fluoride-containing dentifrices. Scand J Dent Res. 1979 Apr;87(2):115-22. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.1979.tb00662.x.

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