Chlorhexidine varnishes effectively inhibit <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i> and <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> - An <i>in vivo</i> study

<b>Background:</b> Chlorhexidine varnish (Cervitec- Ivoclar Vivadent- Liechtenstein) is a sustained-release delivery system that can provide protection against white spots and gingivitis, which are common iatrogenic side effects of orthodontic treatment. Chlorhexidine in varnish form doe...

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Main Authors: George Ashwin, Kalangi Suresh, Vasudevan Mithuna, Krishnaswamy N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2010;volume=14;issue=3;spage=178;epage=180;aulast=George