The effect of chlorhexidine on dental calculus formation: an in vitro study

The effect of chlorhexidine on dental calculus formation: an in vitro study

Abstract Background Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) has been proven to be effective in preventing and controlling biofilm formation. At the same time, an increase in calculus formation is known as one of considerable side effects. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether mineral deposition...

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Main Authors: Yuuki Sakaue, Shoji Takenaka, Tatsuya Ohsumi, Hisanori Domon, Yutaka Terao, Yuichiro Noiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Chlorhexidine
Oral biofilm
Dental calculus
Mineral uptake
SEM
EPMA
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0517-3

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