Comparing Herbal Mouthwash and 0.2% Chlorhexidine as Preprocedural Rinses in Clinical Settings to Reduce Dental Aerosol Hazards: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: Introduction: Occupational health hazards in dentistry include aerosol and splatter production. Preprocedural rinses are used to reduce microbial contamination. Objective: To compare the antimicrobial efficacy of herbal and 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwashes as preprocedural rinses during ultrasonic scaling. Methodology: In this double-blinded randomized controlled trial, 42 participants (21 per group) rinsed with either CHX or herbal mouthwash before scaling. Aerosols were collected on sheep blood agar plates for microbial analysis. Results: Herbal mouthwash showed comparable efficacy to CHX in reducing microbial load, with no significant differences observed. Conclusion: Herbal mouthwash is an effective alternative to CHX for reducing bacterial aerosols.
Authors: Ruchi Nagpal, Aditi Bhardwaj, Charu Mohan Marya, Pratibha Taneja, Binita Singh, Jeevan Josh
Language: English
Topic: Dental Research and COVID-19
Subfield: General Dentistry
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $100
OpenAlex ID: W4417393058