Aids in the control of gingivitis and periodontal disease

The direct casual association between bacterial colonisation of the tooth surface (basically plaque) and the inflammatory destruction of tooth attachment (periodontal disease) is well known. Chlorhexidine gluconate incorporated into a gel inhibits plaque regrowth. It is recognised as the most effective substance for this effect as it exerts an antibacterial for a much longer time than other antimicrobials.