Abstract
Decamethoxine (DCM®) is a substance from a group of quaternary ammonium compounds. According to literary sources, the antimicrobial effect is due to a mechanism that combines damage to the cell membrane of bacteria and lysis of their protoplasts, as well as changes the permeability of the microbial cell membrane, causing its destruction. DCM® demonstrates activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria (staphylococci, streptococci, diphtheria and Escherichia coli, salmonella, proteus, klebsiella, shigella, pseudomonads, clostridia), some fungi (yeast fungi, mold fungi). There are also reports of the antiviral activity of this compound. The purpose of this study was to highlight the results of the current work of Ukrainian scientists and analyze the properties and broad aspects of DCM® antiseptic, as well as demonstrate their clinical case for its effectiveness in periodontal practice. The analysis of the results of various publications allowed us to evaluate the full range of DCM® properties in terms of its therapeutic potential in modern preclinical and clinical studies, particularly in periodontal practice.