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How important is the formulation (composition + process) in a Chlorhexidine and Cetylpiridinium Chloride mouthrinse such as Perio•Aid®

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Author: Dr. Alberto Massoli, responsable del Departamento de Galénica de DENTAID
Published on: Noviembre 2013

In this article, Dr. Alberto Massoli, head of the Formulations Department at DENTAID®, explains the peculiarities of the Chlorhexidine molecule (CHX), the Gold Standard antiseptic for the treatment of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, and its combination with the Cetylpiridinium Chloride molecule (CPC).
Some of the highlights of this article include a review of the discovery of Chlorhexidine, its elevated antiseptic and anti-plaque activity and its excellent substantivity, to learn what characteristics a formulation needs in order to ensure maximum efficacy of the antiseptic product.

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