The antimicrobial efficacy of three chlorhexidine mouth rinses: an in-vitro analysis

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2014

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University of the Western Cape

Abstract

Different chlorhexidine (CHX) preparations and formulations are available in local markets. Some preparations contain anti-discoloration systems (ADS), additional antimicrobials like cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), or alcohol. The aim of this study was to compare the antimicrobial efficacies of 3 different CHX preparations (Corsodyl®, Curasept® and GUM® Paroex®)

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>Magister Scientiae - MSc

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Chlorhexidine, Antimicrobial, Efficacy, Dental plaque, Oral rinse, Facultative anaerobes, Strict anaerobes, Streptococcus mutans, Candida albicans, Disk diffusion test

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