ELASTIC ORTHODONTIC ELEMENTS TO RELEASE LOWLY SOLUBLE CHLORHEXIDINE IN SALIVA

摘要

The present invention relates to orthodontic elastic members for positioning on the teeth of a subject, comprising an elastic polymeric matrix, in which chlorhexidine is dispersed, characterized in that the chlorhexidine is in its basic form. or in a form less soluble in water than chlorhexidine digluconate and is intended to be gradually released into the saliva of the subject.