Comparison of Effect of Chlorhexidine Mouthwash and Tooth Paste after Periodontal Surgery: A Case Series

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical changes after the usage of chlorhexidine mouthwash and medicated tooth paste. Materials and Methods: 5 patients with moderate to severe plaque induced gingivitis and periodontitis were assigned to Group I- patients using toothpaste (Colgate total, Colgate Palmolive Ind.) with soft bristled tooth brush (Colgate sensitive, Colgate Palmolive Ind.) after periodontal surgery. 5 patients with moderate to severe plaque induced gingivitis and periodontitis were assigned to Group II- patients using chlorhexidine based mouthwash (Perioguard, Colgate Palmolive Ind.) after periodontal surgery. Periodontal status (OHI index), Gingival index, pocket depth and tooth mobility scores were recorded at baseline after 21 days. Results: Intragroup comparison in both groups showed that periodontal status (OHI index), gingival index and pocket depth scores were statistically significant after 21 days as compared to baseline. Intergroup comparison showed that periodontal status (OHI index) scores and pocket depth scores were statistically significant in Group II as compared to Group I. Conclusion: When compared to medicated tooth paste (Colgate total) with Colgate sensitive tooth brush, Perioguard (chlorhexidine) mouthwash effectively reduced the clinical symptoms of plaque?induced gingivitis.