Question 46 · LDEK · Prevention
Indicate the true statement on dentifrices with chlorhexidine for home oral care:
- A. should be used no longer than 2 weeks.
- B. in special cases they can be used up to 30 days.
- C. can induce discoloration of teeth, tongue and restorations.
- D. can induce a desquamation of oral epithelium.
- E. all of above are true.
Hint
Recall the usual duration of chlorhexidine courses and its typical local side effects.
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