Nanomaterials, 2022 Microorganisms are the major cause for the failure of root canal treatment, due to the penetration ability within the root anatomy. However, irrigation regimens have at times failed due to the biofilm mode of bacterial growth.
Krishnaraj Somyaji Shirur +7 more
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Effect of chlorhexidine on oral airway biofilm formation of Staphylococcus epidermidis
Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2015 Objective: Biofilm formation of microorganisms on the surface of airways may lead to supraglottic colonization that may cause lower respiratuar tract infections.
Unase Buyukkocak +4 more
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Induced sporicidal activity of chlorhexidine against Clostridium difficile spores under altered physical and chemical conditions. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial commonly used to disinfect the skin of patients to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
Michelle M Nerandzic, Curtis J Donskey
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Effects of chlorhexidine gluconate oral care on hospital mortality : a hospital-wide, observational cohort study [PDF]
, 2018 Chlorhexidine oral care is widely used in critically and non-critically ill hospitalized patients to maintain oral health. We investigated the effect of chlorhexidine oral care on mortality in a general hospitalized population.
Blot, Stijn +4 more
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019 Use of chlorhexidine in clinical settings has led to concerns that repeated exposure of bacteria to sub-lethal doses of chlorhexidine might result in chlorhexidine resistance and cross resistance with other cationic antimicrobials including colistin ...
Marjan M. Hashemi +12 more
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Comparative analysis of Salmonella susceptibility and tolerance to the biocide chlorhexidine identifies a complex cellular defense network [PDF]
, 2014 peer-reviewedChlorhexidine is one of the most widely used biocides in health and agricultural settings as well as in the modern food industry. It is a cationic biocide of the biguanide class. Details of its mechanism of action are largely unknown.
Aine eSheridan +13 more
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Comparison of the Effect of Herbal Mouthwashes and Chlorhexidine on Gingival Healing After Crown Lengthening Surgery (A Clinical Trial) [PDF]
Journal of Mashhad Dental School, 2020 Introduction: Chlorhexidine is the gold standard of dental plaque prevention. This clinical study assessed the use of a herbal mouthwash (containing thyme, Mentha piperita, and Tanacetum balsamita) to eliminate the negative effects of chlorhexidine ...
Iman Ali Mohammadi +5 more
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Antimicrobial effects of chlorhexidine, matrica drop mouthwash (chamomile extract), and normal saline on hospitalized patients with endotracheal tubes [PDF]
, 2016 Background: The functions and use of mouthwashes are variable depending on their type. Oral care in patients with endotracheal tubes is important to prevent side effects such as pneumonia.
Azimi, M, Jouybari, L., Sanagoo, A
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Selective digestive or oropharyngeal decontamination and topical oropharyngeal chlorhexidine for prevention of death in general intensive care : systematic review and network meta-analysis [PDF]
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Glen, John +3 more
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Evaluation of wound healing and postoperative pain after oral mucosa laser biopsy with the aid of compound with chlorhexidine and sodium hyaluronate: a randomized double blind clinical trial [PDF]
, 2019 OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to evaluate secondary intention healing process and postoperative pain of oral soft tissues after laser surgery with the use of a compound containing chlorhexidine and sodium hyaluronate.
Del Vecchio, Alessandro +6 more
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