Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy Of 0.2% Chlorhexidine And 0.12% Chlorhexidine and An Herbal Mouthwash in Reducing Dental Aerosol as A Preprocedural Mouthwash

Authors

  • Abhisha K
  • Nita Syam
  • Shabeer Ahamed
  • Lakshmy M
  • Devipriya Devipriya
  • Shimreen K

Keywords:

Bio aerosols, mouth wash, chlorhexidine, herbal mouth wash, CFUs

Abstract

Aims: The aim of the present study was to assess and compare the efficacy of different pre-procedural mouth rinses in reducing microorganisms in dental aerosols.

Settings and Design:This study was conducted with a total of 40 patients from the department of periodontology, who were randomly assigned into four groups of ten patients each.

Methods and Material: Each group was administered a specific pre-procedural mouth rinse distilled water,0.2% CHX,0.12% CHX, or an herbal mouthwash.Aerosols generated by an ultrasonic scaler were collected at a distance of 12 inches from the patient’s mouth onto blood agar plates.These plates were incubated at 37 degrees Celsius for 48 hours, after which CFUs were counted.

Statistical analysis used:Data was analyzed using the One-way Anova test followed by BONFEERONI TEST Posthoc test.

Results:In the present study, 0.2% CHX and 0.12% CHX shows significantly similar amount of reduction in CFUs when used as a preprocedural mouthwash during ultrasonic scaling followed by an herbal mouthwash, respectively.

Conclusions:The findings of the current study shows that usage of pre procedural mouthrinse will reduce the amount of bacterial count in aerosols produced during ultrasonic scaling.The lower concentration of 0.12% chlorhexidine not only maintained optimal clinical results but also enhanced patient compliance.

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2025-04-25

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Abhisha K AK, Syam N, Ahamed S, Lakshmy M LM, Devipriya D, Shimreen K SK. Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy Of 0.2% Chlorhexidine And 0.12% Chlorhexidine and An Herbal Mouthwash in Reducing Dental Aerosol as A Preprocedural Mouthwash. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025Apr.25 [cited 2025Sep.21];14(17S):311-8. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/4616

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Vol. 14 No. 17S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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