title: [Clinical use of chlorhexidine].
abstract: There is a wide variety of literature regarding chlorhexidine, so we have tried to put together the most recent studies in order to apply them to our clinical reality. Chlorhexidine is an excellent alternative which should be considered as the best chemical collaborator available in the market. In order to obtain the best therapeutic effects, chlorhexidine should always be used within a plaque control program administered by a professional. It's the best way to get the best advantages offered by this medicine.
authors.affiliation: Hospital de Carabineros.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Figueroa
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: López-Valenzuela
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rivera
mesh_terms: D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D009067:Mouthwashes; D002710:Chlorhexidine
vernacular_title: Alcances sobre la aplicación clínica de la clorhexidina.