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3 questions · 3 findings · 2 reviews · Dental caries

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No studies found 1 · 33.3%GRADE not reported 2 · 66.7%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Chlorhexidine 0.2% vs Pre-treatment (baseline, same group)

Plaque · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)

0.2% chlorhexidine rinse reduced plaque relative to baseline; not GRADE-rated.

1 finding from 1 review

The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Pre- vs post-treatment · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity) · Chlorhexidine concentration: 0.2%
MD 0.45 [0.19, 0.70]
10 studies · 282 participants
GRADE not reported

Chlorhexidine 0.12% mouthrinse vs Pre-treatment (baseline, same group)

Plaque · Medically healthy individuals (adults and children, 6-60 years)

0.12% chlorhexidine rinse reduced plaque relative to baseline; not GRADE-rated.

1 finding from 1 review

The antiplaque/anticariogenic efficacy of Salvadora persica (Miswak) mouthrinse in comparison to that of… 2019 All outcomes
Pre- vs post-treatment · In vivo clinical trial (human oral cavity) · Chlorhexidine concentration: 0.12%
MD 1.79 [1.39, 2.19]
2 studies · 126 participants
GRADE not reported

Chlorhexidine mouthrinse vs Placebo or no intervention (including routine care)

Outcome not reported · Children and adolescents below 18 years at study start (included studies: children from birth to 15 years), with mixed, permanent or…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Chlorhexidine treatment for the prevention of dental caries in children and adolescents 2015 · Cochrane All outcomes
There were no trials on other products containing chlorhexidine such as sprays, toothpastes, chewing gums or mouthrinses.
0 studies
No studies found