β CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTSπ POINTS TO PONDERπΉPin Cushion Effect- One charged end of chlorhexidine (CHX) molecule binding to the tooth surface and the other remaining available to interact with bacterial membrane as microorganism approaches the tooth surface as pin-cushion effect.πΉSubstantivity of CHX is around 12 hrs.πΉSubstantivity of Triclosan is around 5 hrs.πΉSubstantivity of Cetylpyridium is around 3-5 hrs.πΉChemotherapeutic agents used as premedication in periodontal surgery are anxiolytics, antibiotics,antiseptics and NSAIDs.πΉThree groups of antimicrobials which interfere with food absorption are tetracyclines, quinolones and azithromycin.
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