Adjunctive Chlorhexidine Mouthrinse in Gingivitis
Adjunctive Chlorhexidine Mouthrinse in Gingivitis
CHX mouthrinse as adjuncts to daily plaque control could be effective in reduction of plaque accumulation especially in posterior sites where mechanical plaque control is more difficult than the anterior sites. CHX usage had no significant effects on the GCF MMP-8 and TIMP-1 levels in plaque-associated gingivitis. However, daily plaque control procedures could be useful in the increase of TIMP-1 levels in GCF regardless of the use of CHX.
Conclusion
CHX mouthrinse as adjuncts to daily plaque control could be effective in reduction of plaque accumulation especially in posterior sites where mechanical plaque control is more difficult than the anterior sites. CHX usage had no significant effects on the GCF MMP-8 and TIMP-1 levels in plaque-associated gingivitis. However, daily plaque control procedures could be useful in the increase of TIMP-1 levels in GCF regardless of the use of CHX.
