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. 1975 Sep;83(5):284-7.
doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.1975.tb00439.x.

Application of chlorhexidine by oral irrigation systems

N Agerbaek, B Melsen, G Rölla

Application of chlorhexidine by oral irrigation systems

N Agerbaek et al. Scand J Dent Res. 1975 Sep.

Abstract

Low concentrations of chlorhexidine (0.006%) were found to inhibit plaque formation when 750 ml was applied twice daily by oral irrigation systems. The procedure took 1-2 min and may be a convenient method of maintaining oral hygiene in patients in whom normal mechanical cleansing is difficult.

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