Abstract

Chlorhexidine is one mouthwash that potent and have antibacterial with broad
spectrum. Effective against Gram positive and Gram negative though to the last
type of the effectiveness a bit lower, but effectively reduce inflammation of the gingiva
and the accumulation of plaque. Orthodontic treatments, including fixed orthodontic
(ortho unfixed or fixed) nowadays is often used along with the rise of the
society’s knowledge. Gingivitis periodontal, is a disease usually caused by plaque’s
microorganism and The products which result in the occurrence inflammatory and
infectious agent that destroys the supporting tissue of the teeth Including gingiva,
ligament periodontal, the alveolar. The existence of other fixed orthodontic that stick
to the teeth will complicate to cleaning the teeth so the tends to occur plaque buildup
on the teeth around the bracket and one by the three crowns of the teeth on the edge
of gingiva. the good cleanliness of the teeth and mouth can be understood that teeth
and mouth free from any debris, calculus, plaque or other foreign material. This study
aimed to determine the difference of the chlorhexidine for 15-30 years old gingivitis
score fixed ortho patients in the practice of Drg Sofyan Makassar. The samples
retrieved from the population of 30 gingvitis subjects who use ortho fixed. Gargle has
been done at home for 7 days with gargle twice everyday after the subject has a
brushing teeth in the morning and after the subject has a brushing teeth before sleep
in the night. Then analyzed using statistical test of Paired Sample T Test. Based on
statistical analysis, there was a decrease in the degree of gingivitis and an difference
of the gingivitis score chlorhexidine for fixed ortho patients after gargle with
chlorhexidine.

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