In Vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Action of Chlorhexidine Associated to Hydroxyapatite
| Periodical | Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 396 - 398) |
|---|---|
| Main Theme | Bioceramics 21 |
| Edited by | Marcelo Prado and Cecília Zavaglia |
| Pages | 531-534 |
| DOI | 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.396-398.531 |
| Citation | C.A.S. Souza et al., 2008, Key Engineering Materials, 396-398, 531 |
| Online since | October, 2008 |
| Authors | C.A.S. Souza, Renata M. Souto, Ana Paula V. Colombo, Antonella M. Rossi, Maria Helena M. Rocha-Leão |
| Keywords | Chlorhexidine, Hydroxyapatite (HAP), Oral Infections |
| Price | US$ 28,- |
Chlorhexidine (CHX), a cationic antiseptic, is an antimicrobial agent with many applications. In this work, the antimicrobial action of CHX associated with hydroxyapatite (HA) was evaluated for treating oral infections. Based on the determination of MIC (6,25 mg/mL HACHX), the material showed growth inhibition of E. faecalis for up to 08 days.