Abstract

LOPEZ VANTOUR, Ana Caridad et al. Effectiveness of the clorhexidine plus fluoride collutoriums in 6 year-old children with high risk of dental caries. MEDISAN [online]. 2013, vol.17, n.3, pp. 499-506. ISSN 1029-3019.

A quasi-experimental study was carried out in 27 school children who were 6 years-old with high cavity risk, belonging to "Miguel Ángel Oramas Alfonso" Primary School in Santiago de Cuba, from October, 2009 to May, 2012, aimed at determining the effectiveness of clorhexidine plus fluoride collutoriums in these children. The case material was distributed in 2 groups: study group (A) and control group (B), selected through a simple random sampling; the first group was treated with clorhexidine plus fluorine, during 15 continuous days, for 4 months and the second one with fluoride only, during an equal period. The effectiveness of the mentioned collutoriums was demonstrated with significant results, since in group A proportional decrease of the caries existed (66.6%), there were no new ones and 76.9 % of its members achieved an efficient oral hygiene.

Keywords : child; school child; oral hygiene; dental decay; fluoride; clorhexidine; Primary School.