[The rational use of mouthwashes].
This article discusses the currently-accepted indications of a number of mouthrinses and their use in the prevention of carious lesions, gingivitis and periodontitis.
Collaert
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Center Oral Health Sciences, Malmo University, Suède.
De Bruyn
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D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D005459:Fluorides; D002710:Chlorhexidine