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Gambhir RS, Sohi RK, Randhawa A, Bansal V, Sogi G, Veeresha K. Fresh Mouth is a Gateway to a Healthy Body – An Overview of Current Use of Chlorhexidine. J Oral Health Comm Dent 2012; 6 (3):113-117.
For the past many years intensive research has been conducted on various chemical agents, as adjunct to mechanical plaque control measures, for the reduction of oral diseases. Various chemical formulations are available for control of plaque which is the causative factor in gingivitis. Extensive amount of literature is present, providing proof of efficacy of chlorhexidine in plaque control. After three decades of use by the dental profession, chlorhexidine is still recognized as the gold standard against which other antiplaque and antigingivitis agents are measured. It is both bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal in nature owing to different concentrations. Chlorhexidine is available in different forms like gels, sprays, mouth rinses etc. It appears to be mainly useful in situations where oral hygiene is difficult to maintain.
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