title: Chlorhexidine as a canal irrigant: a review.
abstract: The use of an irrigant during root canal therapy is an important factor in the cleaning and disinfecting of the root canal system. While sodium hypochlorite has been used for decades as a primary irrigant, other irrigants have been investigated as alternatives. This article reviews chlorhexidine as a canal irrigant, explores its different properties, and provides the dental practitioner with information to help make a more informed decision when choosing an irrigant.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ryan
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D018441:Biofilms / Q000187:drug effects; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000633:toxicity; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000633:toxicity
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; D002710:Chlorhexidine