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Review
. 2020 Sep;78(9):1461-1466.
doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.06.029. Epub 2020 Jun 25.

Hypochlorous Acid: A Review

Michael S Block  1 , Brian G Rowan  2
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Review

Hypochlorous Acid: A Review

Michael S Block et al. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

The surgeon needs to have an inexpensive, available, nontoxic, and practical disinfectant that is effective in sanitizing against the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) virus. The purpose of this article was to review the evidence for using hypochlorous acid in the office setting on a daily basis. The method used to assemble recommendations was a review of the literature including evidence for this solution when used in different locations and industries other than the oral-maxillofacial clinic facility. The results indicate that this material can be used with a high predictability for disinfecting against the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) virus.

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