Effect of Herbal Water, Ozonated Water, Water, and Chlorhexidine Mouthrinses on Oral Health Status of Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

AIM

To evaluate the antibacterial effect of herbal water, ozonated water, and chlorhexidine mouthrinses on salivary level and to assess their effectiveness of these mouthrinses on the oral health status of children.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A parallel multiarm randomized controlled trial was conducted in 100 children aged 10-12 years. Debris index-simplified (DI-S), calculus index-simplified (CI-S), oral hygiene index-simplified (OHI-S) scores, and counts were recorded at baseline ( ). They were randomly divided into four equal groups ( = 25): HW, herbal water; OW, ozonated water; W, water; and CHX, chlorhexidine. Intervention period was 15 days and data collection was repeated after 15 days ( ) and 30 days ( ). Saliva samples were used to evaluate count. Results were tabulated and analyzed statistically.

RESULTS

OW had minimum DI-S score at and periods. HW had the minimum CI-S score at and periods. CHX had the minimum count at and periods. OW showed maximum reduction in OHI-S score at period. HW showed maximum reduction in OHI-S score at period.

CONCLUSION

Herbal water and ozone water can be used as an alternative to chlorhexidine in maintaining the oral health status.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Herbal water and ozonated water can be used in children instead of chemical mouthrinses to avoid any adverse effects.

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE

Mon J, Asokan S, Priya PRG, Effect of Herbal Water, Ozonated Water, Water, and Chlorhexidine Mouthrinses on Oral Health Status of Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019;12(6):514-519.