La chlorhexidine : ses effets sur le biofilm oral et applications.

The use of oral antiseptics, in the form of toothpaste or mouthwash, can modify the oral flora. It is important to understand the effects of these antiseptics on the ecology of the oral biofilm - and on health in general. These changes can be induced by both therapeutic and preventive applications. The effects can be seen in the oral cavity, the respiratory system and in the devices used during treatment, particularly orthodontic treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]