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.
Highlights
It is an established fact that dental caries and periodontal disease are the two predominant diseases affecting the oral cavity and dental plaque plays a key role in the progression of these two diseases
Dental plaque forms naturally on the teeth and in the absence of adequate oral hygiene, it can accumulate beyond the levels that are compatible with dental health and at susceptible sites dental caries or periodontal disease or both can occur
Many antimicrobial agents would appear to be suitable for plaque control, only few have been found to possess clinical efficacy
Summary
It is an established fact that dental caries and periodontal disease are the two predominant diseases affecting the oral cavity and dental plaque plays a key role in the progression of these two diseases. More research is needed to evaluate substantivity of chlorhexidine is associated with the effect of chlorhexidine on the inflammation controlled release system.
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