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  • Antimicrobial agents

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  • 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) demonstrates proven antibacterial efficacy in vitro and in vivo.
  • CHX frequently contacts saliva during oral use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential neutralizing effect of human saliva on the antimicrobial activity of chlorhexidine (CHX).

Main Methods:

  • Bacterial counts (aerobic and anaerobic) were determined in saliva from 20 volunteers.
  • Saliva-bacteria mixtures were exposed to 0.2% CHX solutions with or without 7% ethanol.
  • Colony-forming units were assessed after 1 or 3 minutes of exposure.

Main Results:

  • CHX significantly reduced bacterial counts across all tested conditions (p = 0.0001).
  • Significantly more bacteria survived CHX exposure in saliva compared to saline.
  • The addition of 7% ethanol counteracted the neutralizing effect of saliva on CHX.

Conclusions:

  • Saliva exerts a statistically significant, though weak, inhibitory effect on CHX's antimicrobial activity.
  • Incorporating 7% ethanol into CHX formulations can effectively compensate for saliva's neutralizing impact.
  • The interaction between saliva and antimicrobial mouthrinses like CHX is crucial for optimizing antibacterial efficacy.