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Evidence based Compendium. Antibacterial intervention: Chlorhexidine. Evidence based Compendium. Rationale
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Evidence based Compendium Antibacterial intervention: Chlorhexidine
Evidence based Compendium Rationale MI understanding considers caries to be an infectious bacterial disease. MI treatment on micro or molecular level starts by addressing the infection, using antibacterial agents such as Chlorhexidine.
Evidence based Compendium Review objective To appraise the antibacterial properties of CHX in reducing caries experience
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Evidence based Compendium The evidence suggests that Chlorhexidine can be effective for caries prevention and management. However, it has limited effect in populations with low caries experience and is insufficient when used as the sole measure to address conditions with high bacterial counts and strong acidogenic plaque.
Evidence based Compendium Clinical implication Chlorhexidine is useful for patients with high S. mutans levels.