statement of the problem: endodontic irrigants and medicaments may affect the bond strength of intracanal posts to root dentin. purpose: the aim of this study was to compare the effect of calcium hydroxide (ca(oh) 2 ) and 2% chlorhexidine gel (chx) on bond strength of fiber post cemented with resin cement to root dentin. materials and method: this in vitro experimental study was conducted on 36...

BACKGROUND To study chlorhexidine digluconate disinfectant effects on planktonic growth and biofilm formation in some bacterial field isolates from animals. OBJECTIVES The current study investigated chlorhexidine digluconate effects on planktonic growth and biofilm formation in some field isolates of veterinary bacterial pathogens. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty clinical isolates of Escherichi...

BACKGROUND Although chlorhexidine-based solutions and alcohol-based povidone-iodine have been shown to be more efficient than aqueous povidone-iodine for skin disinfection at catheter insertion sites, their abilities to reduce catheter-related infection have never been compared. METHODS Consecutively scheduled central venous catheters inserted into jugular or subclavian veins were randomly as...

AIM The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of addition of 1% chlorhexidine digluconate solution on the antibacterial activity and mechanical properties of glass ionomer and resin based sealant. MATERIALS AND METHODS Conventional glass ionomer sealant (GIS) (Fuji VII, Japan) and resin sealant (Clinpro 3M ESPE, USA) were used in this study. Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) (20%) liquid ...

abstract background: the functions and use of mouthwashes are variable depending on their type. oral care in patients with endotracheal tubes is important to prevent side effects such as pneumonia. the aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial effects of chlorhexidine, drop of matrica mouthwash (chamomile extract), and normal saline on hospitalized patients with endotracheal tube in ...

ed from El Arifeen S, Mullany LC, Shah R. The effect of cord cleansing with chlorhexidine on neonatal mortality in rural Bangladesh: a communitybased, cluster-randomised trial.. Lancet2012;379:1022–8. Source(s) of funding USA Agency for International Development. Study design Design: Community-based cluster-randomised trial. Allocation: Clusters were computer randomised by a statistician not in...

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Chlorhexidine is a widely used antiseptic because of its rapid and persistent action. It is well tolerated and available in different formulations at various concentrations. Chlorhexidine can be used for pre-operative skin cleansing, surgical site preparation, hand antisepsis of the surgical team an...

background and aims. streptococcus mutans is the main pathogenic agent involved in dental caries, and may be eliminated using mouthwashes. the objective of this study was to compare the effects of fluoride, chlorhexidine, and fluoride-chlorhexidine mouthwashes on salivary s. mutans count after two weeks of use and determine the prevalence of their side effects on the oral mucosa. materials and ...