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Effect of Herbal Mouthwash and 0.2% Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Salivary Uric Acid and Oral Health-A Randomized Controlled Trial.

International journal of dental hygiene · S SP, Khairnar MR, Palandurkar KM, Ghodela R, Pg NK, Shukla N, Akram Z · 2026-08-14

A 10-day trial comparing herbal and 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwashes in 28 participants with mild-to-moderate gingivitis found both increased salivary uric acid levels similarly and reduced plaque and gingival inflammation equally.

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