Two percent chitosan mouthwash: A microbiological and clinical comparative study

Background/purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the microbiological and clinical effects of a chitosan (CH) mouth rinse on plaque inhibition. Materials and methods: Thirty-six healthy participants were recruited. The following clinical data were recorded: a plaque index (PI), gingival inde...

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Main Authors: Ahu Uraz, Duygu Boynueğri, Gönen Özcan, Burcu Karaduman, Dilek Uç, Sevda Şenel, Selcen Pehlivan, Ersin Öğüs, Nedim Sultan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790212000554