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Review Article
National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 2011 | Vol 1 | Issue 2 | 45 - 50
Chlorhexidine: The Gold Standard in Chemical
Plaque Control
Setu Mathur
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, Tanu Mathur
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, Rahul Srivastava
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, Rohit Khatri
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Introduction
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Chlorhexidine, to date is the most potent anti plaque agent. It is
considered gold standard anti plaque agent, against which efficacy of
other anti plaque and anti -gingivitis agents is measured. Its efficacy can
be attributed to its bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties and its
substantivity within the oral cavity. The antimicrobial properties of
Chlorhexidine are attributed to its bi-cationic molecule, and this same
property is the basis of its most common side effect, extrinsic tooth
staining. Administration of Chlorhexidine requires careful clinical
evaluation of clinical situation and an accurate diagnosis hence, should be
applied only under professional supervision.
KEY WORDS:
Gingivitis, Chlorhexidine, Antimicrobial
1
M G Dental College & Hospital
,Jaipur (Raj.), India.
2
Modern Dental College, Indore
(M.P), India
3
Rajasthan Dental College &
Hospital ,Jaipur (Raj.), India
Received: 30-05-2011
Accepted: 22-06-2011
Correspondence to:
Dr. Setu Mathur
E – mail :
drsetumathur@gmail.com
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