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

Holmes, HalyPeck, M. ThabitBasson, NicholasAbdalrahman, Basheer Mohamed2014-11-142024-06-042014-11-142024-06-042014https://hdl.handle.net/10566/15842>Magister Scientiae - MScDifferent 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®)enChlorhexidineAntimicrobialEfficacyDental plaqueOral rinseFacultative anaerobesStrict anaerobesStreptococcus mutansCandida albicansDisk diffusion testThe antimicrobial efficacy of three chlorhexidine mouth rinses: an in-vitro analysisThesisUniversity of the Western Cape