Question 122 · LDEK · Caries risk assessment and prevention
Indicate the false statement concerning the use of chlorhexidine mouthrinses in caries prophylaxis:
- A. they are recommended in patients from the moderate caries risk group.
- B. recommended period of use of the mouthrinse is about 2 weeks.
- C. effect of their usage is a decrease in Streptococcus mutans titer in the mouth.
- D. concentration of chlorhexidine does not exceed 0.2%.
- E. they are recommended in patients from the high caries risk group.
Hint
Chlorhexidine is an intensive, short-term antibacterial measure; consider which risk group truly needs it.
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