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Medicines chlorhexidine digluconateQuestion & answer

chlorhexidine digluconate · Medicine question

Does a periodontal insert need removing?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

No routine removal visit is required because it biodegrades within the periodontal pocket. Continue oral hygiene as instructed by the dental team.

Sources for this answer

PerioChip 2.5 mg Periodontal Insertemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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