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A literature review on uses of chlorhexidine in dentistry

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Review Article

Author Details : Alvi Fatima*, Arushi Goyal, Jaskaran Singh, Abhinav Sagar, Surbhi Mahajan, Kavisha Bajaj

Volume : 3, Issue : 4, Year : 2021

Article Page : 149-151

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jdp.2021.032

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Abstract

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

How to cite : Fatima A, Goyal A, Singh J, Sagar A, Mahajan S, Bajaj K, A literature review on uses of chlorhexidine in dentistry. J Dent Panacea 2021;3(4):149-151

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