Use of alternative antiseptics in dentistry: Literature review

Antiseptic agents are used as an adjunctive tool in periodontal therapy, to prevent infection, better plaque removal, well preoperative cleaning of the surgical site, and postoperative use. Chlorhexidine is considered a good antiseptic agent, but it has several important adverse health effects if not correctly by patient. The objectives this review are: a) To understand different antiseptics that exist, b) determine chlorhexidine, c) compare studies.