HYGIENIC AND TOXIC SAFETY OF ANTISEPTICS USED IN DENTAL PROCEDURES

Baxodurov Botirxon Nodir oʻgʻli

Student of the Faculty of Dentistry, Bukhara Innovative University of Education and Medicine

Norova Mavjuda Bakhodurovna

Associate Professor, Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, Bukhara State Medical Institute, DsC

Keywords: Keywords: dental antiseptics, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine, sodium hypochlorite, cytotoxicity, oral tissue safety, dental hygiene, antimicrobial agents, patient safety

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Abstract

Annotation: Antiseptics are widely used in dentistry for infection control during various procedures, including surgical interventions, cavity preparation, root canal treatment, and oral hygiene maintenance. While antiseptic agents such as chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine, and sodium hypochlorite have proven antimicrobial effectiveness, their hygienic safety and potential toxic effects on oral tissues and systemic health must be carefully considered. This article reviews commonly used dental antiseptics, their mechanisms of action, potential cytotoxicity, allergenicity, and mucosal tolerance. Emphasis is placed on balancing antimicrobial efficacy with patient safety, particularly in pediatric and immunocompromised populations. Recommendations for the safe clinical application of these agents are also discussed.

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