Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

EVALUATION AND COMPARISON OF SHORT TERM SIDE EFFECTS OF 0.2% AND 0.12% CHLORHEXIDINE MOUTHWASH

Chlorhexidine is one of the most widely and commonly used antiplaque and antigingivitis agent. The present study was carried out in 40 patients to evaluate and compare the short term side effects of 0.2% and 0.12% chlorhexidine. Pain, burning sensation, taste disturbance and tooth discoloration were evaluated at first, third and seventh day. No statistical significant difference was observed in two groups with respect to these side effects. However, the taste of 0.12% was better accepted as compared to 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash. Key words: Antiplaque, Chlorhexidine, Gingivitis Corresponding Author: Dr. Harsimranjit Singh, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences, Bathinda, E-mail: dr.harsimranbhatia@gmail.com This article may be cited as: Kaur P, Singh H, Khatri A, Aulakh KS. Evaluation and Comparison of Short Term Side Effects of 0.2% and 0.12% Chlorhexidine Mouthwash. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;3(3):26-28.