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Chlorhexidine

Known as: Chlorhexidine [Chemical/Ingredient], 2,4,11,13-Tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N''-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino-, 1,1'-Hexamethylene bis(5-(P-chlorophenyl)biguanide) 
A biguanide compound used as an antiseptic agent with topical antibacterial activity. Chlorhexidine is positively charged and reacts with the… 
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Anti-Infective AgentsDisinfectantsGuanidineGuanidines
AntibioticsCHLORHEXIDINE DIACETATE .005 kg in 1 kg TOPICAL POWDER [FROST-PROOF]Cetrimide / ChlorhexidineChlorhexidine / silver sulfadiazine

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Review
2012
Review
2012
Effect of a chlorhexidine mouthrinse on plaque, gingival inflammation and staining in gingivitis patients: a systematic review.
AIM To systematically evaluate the efficacy of chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthrinses on plaque, gingival inflammation and staining in… 
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
One- versus two-visit endodontic treatment of teeth with apical periodontitis: a histobacteriologic study.
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Chlorhexidine Inhibits the Activity of Dental Cysteine Cathepsins
The co-expression of MMPs and cysteine cathepsins in the human dentin-pulp complex indicates that both classes of enzymes can… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
The role of chlorhexidine in caries prevention.
The use of chlorhexidine for caries prevention has been a controversial topic among dental educators and clinicians. In several… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
Resin bonding to cervical sclerotic dentin: a review.
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Antibacterial effects of endodontic irrigants on black-pigmented gram-negative anaerobes and facultative bacteria.
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Efficacy of Listerine, Meridol and chlorhexidine mouthrinses on plaque, gingivitis and plaque bacteria vitality.
The experimental gingivitis model was used to compare the anti-plaque, anti-gingivitis and anti-microbial efficacies of a… 
Review
1986
Review
1986
Chlorhexidine compared with other locally delivered antimicrobials. A short review.
Based on the association of bacterial plaque with the initiation of chronic gingivitis and progression of chronic periodontitis… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Identification, developmental regulation, and response to heat shock of two antigenically related forms of a major nuclear envelope protein in Drosophila embryos: application of an improved method…
An affinity-purification method has been developed for the rapid, efficient, and precise elution of antibodies specifically bound… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Factors affecting th in-vitro adherence of Candida albicans to acrylic surfaces.
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