Comparative evaluation of anti-plaque efficacy of herbal and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash in a 4-day plaque re-growth study | Zendy

Simran Parwani | Zendy; Rajkumar Parwani | Zendy; PJ Chitnis | Zendy; Himanshu Dadlani | Zendy; SakurV Sai Prasad | Zendy

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Comparative evaluation of anti-plaque efficacy of herbal and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash in a 4-day plaque re-growth study

Author(s) -

Simran Parwani,

Rajkumar Parwani,

PJ Chitnis,

Himanshu Dadlani,

SakurV Sai Prasad

Publication year - 2013

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.107478

Subject(s) - medicine , chlorhexidine , chlorhexidine gluconate , saline , dentistry , oral hygiene , significant difference , dental plaque

Chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash has earned eponym of gold standard to treat and/or prevent periodontal disease. However, it has been reported to have local side-effects on long-term use. To explore a herbal alternative, the present study was carried out with an aim to compare the anti-plaque efficacy of a herbal mouthwash with 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash and normal saline.

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