sorrai2t, 11:21 PM CChlornexiine (CHX) in denisty: state of the art - PubMed COVID-19 Information Public health information (CDC) Research information (NIH) SARS-CoV-2 data (NCBI) Prevention and treatment information (HHS) Espafol Review Minerva Stomatol, 2012 Sepi61(9):399-419, Chlorhexidine (CHX) in dentistry: state of the art [Article in English, talian EVaroni , MTarce, G Lodi, A Carrassi Alfliations Pi: 22976567 Free attide Abstract Chlorhexidine (CHX) is one of the most commonly prescribed antiseptic agents in the dental field. has a long-lasting antibacterial activity with a broad-spectrum of action and ithas been shown to reduce plaque, gingival inflammation and bleeding. Its use is considered a powerful adjuvant to mechanical oral hygiene (brushing and flossing), especially in those cases in which it cannot be performed correctly. Available as mouthwash, gel, aerosol, spray and disks, CHXis considered a safe compound, with minimal and transitory local and systemic side effects. Data suppor its periodic use 3 an agjuvant to normal brushing and flossing in subjects unable to maintain proper oral hygiene ‘due to physical and/or mental impairment, or lack of motivation, or decreased salivary rate. CHX's also a useful akernative to mechanical oral hygiene procedures in those cases in which they are contraindicated, eg. after 2 surgical procedure, or as a preoperative rinse before procedures in which use of a dental dam is not possible, The alm of this atcle is to offer a complete review of literature regarding the characteristics, the applications and the problems associated with the use of chlorhexidine in the dental fil Related information PubChem Compound PubChem Compound (MeSH Keyword) PubChem Substance LinkOut - more resources FullText Sources Minerva Medica ‘Medical Clinicaliaks gov MedlinePlus Health information hitpsifpubmed nebi.nim.nih.govi22976567/ n