mouthwash

Introduction

A topical antiseptic used for dental hygiene & prevention of dental caries

Indications

• prevention & treatment of periodontal disease
• adjunctive treatment for glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus type-2

Mechanism of action

• kills oral bacteria including Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, & Tannerella forsythia
• lowers hemoglobin A1c ~1% in patients with A1c of 7.1-7.4%

More general terms

• topical antiseptic

Component of

• cetylpyridinium/mouthwash