Ricerc@Sapienza

BACKGROUND: This randomized clinical trial evaluated the clinical and microbiological effects of 0.147% ethyl lauroyl arginate (LAE)-containing mouthwash compared to 0.12% chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash in the treatment of periodontitis. METHODS: Subjects were randomized to use 0.147% LAEand 0.12% CHX mouthwash after professional mechanical plaque removal (PMPR) twice daily 1 hour after brushing for 4 weeks. Periodontal pocket depth (PPD), bleeding on probing (FMBS) and dental plaque (FMPS) were measured at baseline, 4 weeks and 3 months.

Purpose: Numerous indices have been proposed to analyse wound healing in oral soft tissues, but each has specific shortcomings. A new method of analysis, the Early Wound Healing Score (EHS), was evaluated in the present study. The aim was to assess more accurately early healing by primary intention of surgical incisions in periodontal soft tissues. Methods: Twenty-one patients were treated with different surgical procedures comprising 1 or 2 vertical releasing incisions as part of a surgical access flap.

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