The effect of chlorhexidine acetate/xylitol chewing gum on the plaque and gingival indices of elderly occupants in residential homes - A 1-year clinical trial

D Simons, S Brailsford, E A M Kidd, D Beighton

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

40 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Aim: A randomised, controlled, double-blind, clinical trial was conducted to investigate the effect of a chlorhexidine acetate/xylitol gum (ACHX) on the plaque and gingival indices of 111 elderly occupants in residential homes. A gum containing xylitol alone (X) and a no gum (N) group was included. Participants' opinions about chewing gum were also investigated. Methods: Subjects chewed 2 pellets, for 15 min, 2X daily for 12 months. Results: In the ACHX group, the plaque and gingival indices significantly decreased (p
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1010 - 1015
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Clinical Periodontology
Volume28
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2001

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'The effect of chlorhexidine acetate/xylitol chewing gum on the plaque and gingival indices of elderly occupants in residential homes - A 1-year clinical trial'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this