Oradex

CLINICALLY PROVEN

ORADEX ANTIBACTERIAL MOUTHWASH

Chlorhexidine mouthwashes is the #1 dentist recommended rinse proven effective against micro-organisms in the mouth. It is a broad- spectrum “Gold Standard” oral antiseptic effective against bacteria, yeasts, fungi, some protozoa, algae and viruses. Chlorhexidine has a high intrinsic efficacy and a prolonged “residual” action.

Oradex Antibacterial Mouthwash contains 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate and is both alcohol and paraben free. It is the preferred choice for the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, swollen and bleeding gums, mouth ulcers and other common oral and throat infections.

Uses & Benefits

CLINICAL TESTS

The Efficacy Of An Alcohol-Free 0.12% w/v Chlorhexidine Gluconate Mouthrinse (Oradex) UMA.S*, Dasan Swaminathan, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

Materials and Methods

A group of 60 subjects (48 females, 12 males; age range 22 to 46 years), were recruited from the staff of the University Hospital. Prior to their participation, they were meticulously screened to ascertain if they conformed with the criteria for the study.

The trial design was a placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover type consisting of two 14-day test periods separated by a washout period of 4 weeks.

CLINICAL RESULTS

1. Plaque Score

Higher percentage of subjects were found to have improved plaque status when they rinsed with chlorhexidine compared to placebo (71.7% Vs 35%). The difference was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05).

2. Gingivitis Score

Higher percentage of subjects exhibited improved gingival status when they rinsed with chlorhexidine compared to placebo (85% Vs 28.3%). The difference was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05).

3. Papilla Bleeding Score

Higher percentage of patients had improved papilla bleeding status when they rinsed with chlorhexidine compared with placebo (90% Vs 45%). The difference was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05).