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[Gingival bleeding test with a new tonometer and testing of a chlorhexidine containing dentifrice]. 1978

M Winklmair

A novel gingival tonometer is introduced with which definable pressures from 8.2-196.7 p/mm2 on the gum can be exerted. Bleeding from the gum can be produced by definable pressure, relating the inflammatory condition to the pressure insult and so achieving objective measurements. In 53 cases of periodontitis marginalis the results of treatment with a mouthwash containing chlorhexidine was tested. The gingivitis was so far improved by one week's treatment with the rinsing combination that in 1287 periodontitis cases the pressure had to be doubled before bleeding was produced.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D002710	Chlorhexidine	A disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque.	Chlorhexidine Acetate,Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride,MK-412A,Novalsan,Sebidin A,Tubulicid,Acetate, Chlorhexidine,Hydrochloride, Chlorhexidine,MK 412A,MK412A
D003802	Dentifrices	Any preparations used for cleansing teeth; they usually contain an abrasive, detergent, binder and flavoring agent and may exist in the form of liquid, paste or powder; may also contain medicaments and caries preventives.	Polishes, Dental,Dental Polishes,Dentifrice
D005884	Gingival Hemorrhage	The flowing of blood from the marginal gingival area, particularly the sulcus, seen in such conditions as GINGIVITIS, marginal PERIODONTITIS, injury, and ASCORBIC ACID DEFICIENCY.	Hemorrhage, Gingival,Gingival Hemorrhages
D005891	Gingivitis	Inflammation of gum tissue (GINGIVA) without loss of connective tissue.	Gingivitides
D006472	Oral Hemorrhage	Bleeding from the blood vessels of the mouth, which may occur as a result of injuries to the mouth, accidents in oral surgery, or diseases of the gums.	Hemorrhage, Oral,Oral Hemorrhages
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001645	Biguanides	Derivatives of biguanide (the structure formula HN(C(NH)NH2)2) that are primarily used as oral HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS for the treatment of DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2 and PREDIABETES.	Biguanide
D014065	Tonometry, Ocular	Measurement of ocular tension (INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE) with a tonometer. (Cline, et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)	Ocular Tonometry