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CHLORHEXIDINE
Albandar, J., Gjermo, P., and Preus, H.:
Chlorhexidine Use After Two Decades of Over-the-counter Availability.
J. Perio 65:109-112, 1994.
Purpose:
To investigate the use of chlorhexidine by dentists in the private practice sector.
Material and methods:
A written questionnaire was sent to dentists in Norway and a total of 354 dentists (78%) responded to it. A telephone interview to 57 dentists was completed.
Results:
14% never recommended CHX in their practice. 85% reported using it routinely after surgical procedures. 74% in treating acute gingivitis. 35% in non-surgical treatment. 53% of dentist it was used in short term plaque control. 23% for fungal infections
Conclusion:
The results indicate that the agent is used frequently and that its use profile in the Norwegian dental practice is diverse.
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