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Chlorhexidine varnishes: a review.

S Matthijs1, P A Adriaens

  • 1Free University of Brussels, School of Dental Medicine, Department of Periodontology, Laarbeeklaan 103, B-1090 Brussels, Belgium. stefan.matthijs@vub.ac.be

Journal of Clinical Periodontology
|February 16, 2002
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Chlorhexidine varnishes offer effective antimicrobial delivery for dental plaque control. This review examines their efficacy and release profiles for improved oral hygiene.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Microbiology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Chlorhexidine digluconate is a highly effective and safe chemical plaque control agent.
  • Varnishes, initially used for fluoride delivery, are now explored for antimicrobial agents.
  • Antimicrobial varnishes have undergone significant in vitro and in vivo investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on three distinct chlorhexidine varnishes.
  • To assess their application across various dental fields.
  • To consolidate current knowledge on their therapeutic potential.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of in vitro release data for three different chlorhexidine varnish formulations.
  • Review of clinical reports on controlled-release antimicrobial systems.

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  • Evaluation of studies investigating alterations in oral microflora.

    • Main Results:

    • In vitro release characteristics of chlorhexidine were compared across formulations.
    • Clinical efficacy data for altering cariogenic and periodontopathic microflora were summarized.
    • The potential of chlorhexidine varnishes as controlled-release antimicrobial systems was assessed.

    Conclusions:

    • Chlorhexidine varnishes represent a promising approach for localized antimicrobial delivery in dentistry.
    • Controlled-release systems show potential in modifying oral microflora associated with caries and periodontal disease.
    • Further research and clinical application of chlorhexidine varnishes are warranted.