Comparative effects of hydrogen peroxide (Nanosil) and chlorhexidine mouthwashes on healing and pain after impacted mandibular third molar surgery: a randomized clinical trial
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: mouthwash, a multi-component formulation containing hydrogen peroxide, silver ions, eugenol, and menthol and chlorhexidine on healing, pain, and complications following impacted mandibular third molar surgery. Impacted mandibular third molars extraction, often accompanied by complications like pain, dry socket, swelling, trismus, and infection. Mouthwashes are used to reduce infection risk and promote healing by eliminating oral microorganisms. METHODOLOGY: ) before and after surgery. Pain was assessed with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), swelling was measured on days 1, 3, and 7, and wound healing was evaluated. Data were analyzed using t-tests and Mann-Whitney tests. RESULTS: Healing on day 3 was significantly better in the Nanosil group (p = 0.001). No infections or discharge were observed. A dry socket occurred in one patient in the Nanosil group, but it was not statistically significant. Swelling was significantly lower in the Nanosil group on day 3 (p < 0.001). Pain levels were similar in both groups. CONCLUSION: Nanosil promoted better healing and reduced swelling compared to chlorhexidine on the third day post-surgery. No significant differences were found regarding pain, infection, discharge, or dry socket. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The study was registered in the Iranian Clinical Trials Center with the code IRCT20171216037893N6 on 16/12/2021. https://irct.behdasht.gov.ir/trial/60568 .
Source: BMC Oral Health
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,190
OpenAlex ID: W4414462523