Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Hiora, Terminalia Chebula and Chlorhexidine as Mouth Wash on Dental Plaque

Abstract

Introduction: Dental caries and periodontal diseases, the two arch criminals of oral cavity, are essentially caused by the micro-organisms present in dental plaque. Aim and Objectives: Evaluate the relative effectiveness of Chlorhexidine, Hiora, and T. chebula mouth rinses on plaque reduction. Materials and Method: The present study was a randomized controlled crossover clinical trial. It was designed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of different mouth wash. Data obtained in relation to different assessing parameters at different phases of present study was subjected to statistical analysis using paired t- test. Results: Chlorhexidine was more effective in reducing dental plaque compare to other mouthwashes. Conclusion: Chlorhexidine shows better results compare to its herbal alternative but Hiora and Terminalia chebula mouthwash due to its natural ingredients has no reported side-effects and further studies with varied concentrations, different parameters and larger sample size are to be carried out to assess their efficacy of herbal mouthwash.