preprocedural rinse

pre·pro·ce·dur·al rinse

(prē'prō-sē'jŭr-ăl rins)

Antimicrobial or antiseptic mouth rinse used before a treatment procedure begins to reduce the number of bacteria introduced into the patient's bloodstream and to control aerosols released into the surrounding environment.

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