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Major antiseptic in dentistry

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Author Details : Shaik Ali Hassan*, Sumit Bhateja, Geetika Arora, Francis Prathyusha

Volume : 2, Issue : 2, Year : 2020

Article Page : 29-32

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jsas.2020.001

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Abstract

Over the years chlorhexidine has been used in dental practice as an excellent antiplaque agent. Chlorhexidine (CHX) not only shows the special properties of substantivity but, also has a broad spectrum antimicrobial activity that makes its use in various oral disorders. Almost all disciplines of dentistry make use of this material in different formulations such as mouth wash, gel, varnishes and restorative materials etc.

Keywords: Chlorhexidiene, Root canal irrigant, Phenols, Apthous stomatitis.

How to cite : Hassan S A, Bhateja S, Arora G, Prathyusha F, Major antiseptic in dentistry. IP J Surg Allied Sci 2020;2(2):29-32

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