Question 237 · LDEK · Irrigation and intracanal medicaments
Which of the following is not an advantage of chlorhexidine, a disinfectant and antiseptic used as a canal irrigant?
- A. antimicrobial activity.
- B. sustained antibacterial action.
- C. effectiveness against Enterococcus faecalis.
- D. little toxicity.
- E. ability to dissolve organic tissue.
Hint
Compare chlorhexidine with sodium hypochlorite — which key property does CHX lack?
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