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Priyanga Chandrasekaran1, Vikneshan Murugaboopathy1, Priyadharshini Ragavane1
1Department of Public Health Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry, India.
Introduction:
Natural remedies, especially ginger with its antiinflammatory and antimicrobial properties, are increasingly popular in oral health care. This systematic review assesses the effectiveness of gingerbased mouthwashes versus chlorhexidine in improving plaque and gingival health.
Materials And Methods:
A comprehensive search of databases and literature from January 2010 to March 2024 yielded 467 articles, with four selected for analysis. PRISMA guidelines were followed for reporting of this systematic review.
Results:
The review found significant reductions in plaque and gingival indices with gingerbased rinses, though study limitations prevent definitive conclusions.
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