BACKGROUND Recent trials in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan have shown that chlorhexidine is an effective antiseptic for umbilical cord care compared to existing community-based cord care practices. Because of the aggregate reduction in neonatal mortality in these trials, interest is high in introducing a 7.1% chlorhexidine digluconate liquid or gel that delivers 4% chlorhexidine for umbilical ...

An investigation was conducted by researchers at the Royal Victoria Hospital and McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and the University of Iowa College of Medicine to determine the source of an increase in the incidence of Serratia marcescens isolates, from a baseline in March 1992 of 2.7 per 1,000 admissions to 8.6 isolates per 1,000 admissions in November 1992. One hundred fifty-on...

Chronic recurrent aphthous stomatitis (CRAS) is a disease of the oral mucosa, characterized by appearance specific round forms with hyperemic corolla, covered grayish-yellow plaque against background inflamed mucous membrane, which violates oxidative homeostasis fluid and body as whole. The aim our study was to reveal dynamics free radical processes in patients chronic on first stage antiseptic...

INTRODUCTION Leakage of the root canal system is an importent consideration when placing an intracanal medicament. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the effect of calcium hydroxide and 1% chlorhexidine gel as intracanal medicaments on tooth apical seal. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seventy extracted, single-rooted maxillary anterior teeth were divided into the three experimental groups (...

AIM To evaluate and compare the antibacterial efficacy of turmeric extract as an intracanal medicament against E. faecalis and its effect on the microhardness of root dentin in comparison with calcium hydroxide and 2% chlorhexidine gel. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and fourty dentin blocks were prepared from 70 extracted human single-rooted teeth and standardized. For antibacterial asses...

Introduction: Chlorhexidine in mouthwash or gel is used as an adjunct therapy for periodontal treatment but the effect of using chlorhexidine chip 3 months was unclear. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate on reduction pocket depth and clinical attachment level gaining patients with periodontitis. Methods: literature search done PUBMED use scaling root planing improving status, especi...