Table 2.
Adjunctive uses of chlorhexidine products in the treatment of stage I-III periodontitis.55
| Purpose of intervention | Evidence-based recommendations |
|---|---|
| Improve clinical outcome of subgingival instrumentation | Chlorhexidine mouthwash may be used for a limited period of time, in periodontitis therapy, as an adjunct to mechanical debridement in specific cases. |
| Locally administered sustained-release chlorhexidine may be considered for use as an adjunct to subgingival instrumentation in patients with periodontitis. | |
| Control of gingival inflammation in patients with periodontitis receiving supportive periodontal care | If antiseptic dentifrice formulation is to be used adjunctively, products containing chlorhexidine, triclosan-copolymer, and stannous fluoride-sodium hexametaphosphate are suggested |
| If antiseptic mouthwash is to be used adjunctively, mouthwash containing chlorhexidine, essential oils, or cetylpyridinium chloride is suggested |