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Chlorhexidine as a canal irrigant: a review
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Chlorhexidine as a canal irrigant: a review
Compend Contin Educ Dent.
2010 Jun.
Abstract
The use of an irrigant during root canal therapy is an important factor in the cleaning and disinfecting of the root canal system. While sodium hypochlorite has been used for decades as a primary irrigant, other irrigants have been investigated as alternatives. This article reviews chlorhexidine as a canal irrigant, explores its different properties, and provides the dental practitioner with information to help make a more informed decision when choosing an irrigant.
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