Clinical Trial: A Protocol for the Use of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Saturation for the Reduction of Dental Biofilm Formation on Polymethylmethacrylate Restoration

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Examination of the Immersion of Provisional Crown Material in Chlorhexidine Gluconate on Dental Plaque Formation in Vivo

Brief Summary: Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX), as an anti plaque agent, is commonly used with a variety of products. In this study we, the investigators at Hadassah Medical Organization, intend to examine the efficacy of a single dip in CHX of provisional restoration prior to oral cementation. If the protocol is effective, we intend to calibrate it and recommend clinical use of the protocol. The examination of biofilm formation will be both with electron microscope and confocal scanning laser microscope.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization

Current Primary Outcome: calibration of a preventative protocol for biofilm formation measured by confocal scanning laser microscope and scanning electron microscope

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Hadassah Medical Organization

Dates:
Date Received: November 24, 2005
Date Started: January 2005
Date Completion:
Last Updated: January 5, 2010
Last Verified: December 2007