Comparative evaluation of 0.1% turmeric mouthwash with 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate in prevention of plaque and gingivitis: A clinical and microbiological study
Author(s) -
AmitaM Mali,
Roobal Behal,
SuhitS Gilda
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.100917
Subject(s) - medicine , gingivitis , chlorhexidine gluconate , gingival inflammation , chlorhexidine , dentistry , dental plaque , population , oral hygiene , environmental health
The aim of our clinical trial was to assess the efficacy of 0.1% turmeric mouthwash as an anti-plaque agent and its effect on gingival inflammation and to compare it with 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate by evaluating the effect on plaque and gingival inflammation and on microbial load.
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