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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Chlorhexidine as a disinfectant in prosthodontic practice: An overview
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Sushmi CB, Sujitha VB, Yogasri A, Yuvashree M, Gokul S
Abstract

Disinfectants are many active chemical compounds called biocides, which can fight microorganisms on noninvolving surfaces and human skin It is an antimicrobial agent that can applied on the surface of some objects in order to destroy the microorganisms residing on it. The types of disinfectants include alcohol, chlorine and chlorine compounds, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, iodophors, and phenolic.

Chlorhexidine is a disinfectant used to sterilize surgical instruments and for skin disinfection before surgery. Chlorhexidine is active against gram positive and gram negative organisms, facultative anerobes, aerobes and yeasts. It is an effective antifungal agent. Use of chlorhexidine based mouthwash reduce the plaque build up and improve mild gingivitis.
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Pages:34-38
How to cite this article:
Sushmi CB, Sujitha VB, Yogasri A, Yuvashree M, Gokul S "Chlorhexidine as a disinfectant in prosthodontic practice: An overview". International Journal of Dental Research, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 34-38
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