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In vitro studies on the use of cetylpyridinium chloride as a bacterial plaque control agent
Author(s) -
Holbeche James D.,
Reade Peter C.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1978.tb03533.x
Subject(s) - cetylpyridinium chloride , in vitro , limiting , enamel paint , chemistry , penetration (warfare) , dentistry , chloride , dental plaque , microbiology and biotechnology , nuclear chemistry , pulmonary surfactant , biochemistry , medicine , biology , organic chemistry , mechanical engineering , operations research , engineering
A bstract — Studies have shown that cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) containing mouthwash may in vitro inhibit artificial bacterial plaque accumulation under certain conditions. These studies, together with the findings of clinical trials, suggest that the clinical activity of CPC in partially limiting plaque accumulation depends on its adherence to cleaned enamel surfaces, rather than its penetration in preformed plaque.