Comparison of Antimicrobial Efficacy of (between) 0.2% Chlorhexidine and Herbal Mouthwash on Salivary : A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study.

BACKGROUND

The chemomechanical plaque control measures are helpful in controlling dental plaque and thus caries, especially in pediatric age group.

AIM

This study aims to compare effectiveness of herbal mouthrinse containing to that of 0.2% chlorhexidine against children's salivary mutans streptococci levels.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN

A double-blind, randomized, controlled study design will be framed for conducting this study.

METHODS

A total of 45 participants were randomly categorized in Group 1, Group 2, or Group 3 (control group, experimental group, or negative control). Baseline unstimulated saliva was collected. All the participants were instructed regarding the use of mouthrinse for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, again unstimulated saliva was collected. After collection, saliva samples were sent for microbiological analysis.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

The mean colony-forming units (CFU/ml) were determined. Paired -test, ANOVA test, and test were applied for statistical analysis.

RESULTS

Statistically significant difference in CFU count has been observed in 0.2% chlorhexidine and Oratreat groups at 15 days as compared to baseline ( < 0.001). At 15 days, reduction in CFU count has seen more in Oratreat group as compared to 0.2% chlorhexidine group, and the difference is statistically significant ( < 0.001).

CONCLUSION

0.2% chlorhexidine and Oratreat mouthwash reduce the salivary count. Oratreat herbal mouthwash has proved to be better as compared to 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash.