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Assessing the Therapeutic Impact of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Mouthwash: A Comparative Study of Various Concentration Levels.

International journal of dental hygiene · Ramadhan SA, Qader HA, Mamand FS, Ali DS · 2026-07-21

A narrative review found that chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash effectively controls plaque and reduces oral microorganisms across both 0.12% and 0.2% concentrations, though higher concentrations showed slightly better efficacy but increased side effects like staining and taste changes.

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