Chlorhexidine (Implantation-Dental)

Brand Names : PerioChip

Category

• Antibacterial, dental

Description

Chlorhexidine (klor-HEX-i-deen) is used to help treat periodontal disease (a disease of your gums), which is caused by bacteria growing beneath the gum line. Chlorhexidine works by killing the bacteria. Up to eight chlorhexidine implants are placed between your teeth and gums in places where the gum has a deep pocket. Your dentist will place the chlorhexidine implants after your teeth have been thoroughly cleaned.

This medicine is available only with your dentist's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Implantation-Dental
• Periodontal implants (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• PerioChip