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After 2 basic dental implants 12&13, which do you use: peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) or warm salty water wash and for how many days. cons & pros please. thanks.
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Both: Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) typically for 7- 10 days to decrease bacterial count . Too long and you invite fungal infection. Warm salt water is always good. Keeping the area clean is most important. Much depends on if there is a temporary restoration on the implant, or a healing abutment or cover screw. Good luck.
Answered 8/10/2020
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Either: You could use either....I prefer the peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) but if you don't have that you could use a warm salt rinse or a warm saline rinse
Answered 11/28/2017
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Use both: Keeping your mouth clean after surgery is essential to reduce the risk of infection. Start salt water and Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) rinses as directed the day following your implant surgery.
Answered 11/28/2017
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