Reduction of enamel solubility and plaque development with chlorhexidine‐fluoride solutions

Abstract

abstract — Pretreatment of the enamel with chlorhexidine did not modify enamel solubility, nor did it interfere with the enamel protective action provided by the fluoride. Oral rinses twice a day with the chlorhexidine‐fluoride solution, pH 5.8, reduced the spread of plaque (Pl I) by 44% and the total plaque mass (total plaque N) by 38% compared with the effect of rinses with distilled water. Rinses with the NaF solution reduced the plaque mass by 41% while the plaque spread remained unaffected.