Chlorhexidine – history, mechanism and risks

Authors

  • Ayhan Yildirim Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Zentrum für Zahnmedizin der Universität Zürich, Zürich
  • Philipp Metzler Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Zentrum für Zahnmedizin der Universität Zürich, Zürich
  • Heinz-Theo Lübbers Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Zentrum für Zahnmedizin der Universität Zürich, Zürich
  • Vedat Yildirim Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Plastische Gesichtschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61872/sdj-2015-07-08-05

PMID:

26345398

Keywords:

Chlorhexidindigluconat

Abstract

Chlorhexidine, one of the most frequently prescribed medications, belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptic antibacterial agents. It is indicated as a mouthwash in the treatment of gingivitis, as it cleans the skin after injury and can be used to clean hands before a procedure. Chlorhexidine works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the mucosa or skin. It should not be used in individuals who are known to be hypersen­sitive to Chlorhexidine gluconate or other in­ gredients. It may cause some reversible tooth discoloration or an increase in tartar forma­tion.

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2015-07-20

How to Cite

Yildirim, A., Metzler, P., Lübbers, H.-T., & Yildirim, V. (2015). Chlorhexidine – history, mechanism and risks. SWISS DENTAL JOURNAL SSO – Science and Clinical Topics, 125(7/8), 830-831. https://doi.org/10.61872/sdj-2015-07-08-05

Issue

Vol. 125 No. 7/8 (2015): Swiss Dental Journal SSO

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Clinical Topics

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Yildirim, A., Metzler, P., Lübbers, H.-T., & Yildirim, V. (2015). Chlorhexidine – history, mechanism and risks. SWISS DENTAL JOURNAL SSO – Science and Clinical Topics, 125(7/8), 830-831. https://doi.org/10.61872/sdj-2015-07-08-05