A literature review on uses of chlorhexidine in dentistry

Authors : Alvi Fatima, Arushi Goyal, Jaskaran Singh, Abhinav Sagar, Surbhi Mahajan, Kavisha Bajaj

DOI : 10.18231/j.jdp.2021.032

Volume : 3

Issue : 4

Year : 2021

Page No : 149-151

In dental practice, one of the most commonly used mouth wash is chlorhexidine. Because of its antimicrobial, anti plaque action, it is the most commonly used mouth wash. Because of its broad antimicrobial action, its uses is widely scattered in the treatment of various oral diseases. In dentistry it can be used in various formulations like gels, sprays, mouthwashes etc.
 

Keywords: Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Anti plaque, Chlorhexidine, Mouth wash


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