Use of Chlorhexidine in Implant Dentistry

Helen Mary Abraham¹, Jacob M Philip² , Jayasri Kruppa², Ashish. R.Jain¹, C. J .Venkata Krishnan¹

¹Department of Prosthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospitals ,Chennai, India. ²Department of Oral Pathology, Sree Balaji Dental College, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100  

Abstract: Chlorhexidine is a commonly used antiplaque and antigingivitis agent.  Chlorhexidine was used as a broad spectrum antiseptic since the 1950’s. Its antibacterial action is due to the disruption of the bacterial cell membrane by the chlorhexidine molecules, increasing the permeability and resulting in cell lysis. It can be either bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the dose. It is available in various formulations. This article discusses the clinical application of chlorhexidine in implant dentistry.

Keywords: Chlorhexidine; commonly; antigingivitis

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