Abstract

Chlorhexidine(CHX) has a wide variety of uses in the management of oral diseases. It is a cationic bisbiguanide with broad antibacterial activity, and a wide spectrum of activity encompassing gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts, dermatophytes, and viruses (enveloped). CHX is a commonly used antiseptic mouthwash due to its antimicrobial effects. It is commonly preferred among dentists. The clinical effect of CHX is likely due to both its substantive and antibacterial properties. Search terms were entered into MEDLINE, PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane database to find evidence about CHX use in the oral cavity. It plays a key role in dentistry and is used to treat or prevent periodontal disease, and has earned its eponym of the gold standard. The aim of this article was to provide a detailed review of the current uses of CHX in dentistry in terms of the management of oral diseases, highlighting the need for further studies to support its safe and appropriate use.

Keywords: Chlorhexidine; Mouthwash; Oral Hygiene

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Citation

Citation: Valliammai Rajendran., et al. “Chlorhexidine in Dentistry - Five Decades and Continuing - Where are we Now?”. Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 5.11 (2021):79-85.

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