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  • Title: Chlorhexidine-containing chewing gum. Clinical documentation.
    Author: Imfeld T.
    Journal: Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnmed; 2006; 116(5):476-83. PubMed ID: 16792052.
    Abstract:
    A clinical documentation on chlorhexidine containing chewing gum is presented on the occasion of the launch of CHewX, a chewing gum containing 5 mg of chlorhexidine diacetate in Switzerland. Following an overview on functional chewing gum, the mechanism of action of chlorhexidine (CHX), its toxicity and safety are summarized and a review of clinical studies performed with CHX-containing chewing gum given. Indication, dosage, precautions and benefits of CHX chewing gum are described.
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