Comparative evaluation of turmeric and chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash in prevention of plaque formation and gingivitis: A clinical and microbiological study

Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 221-224

  Waghmare, P F ^a   Chaudhari, A U ^b   Karhadkar, V M ^b   Jamkhande, A S ^b  

^a BHARATI VIDYAPEETH UNIVERSITY   (India)

^b Bharati Vidyapeeth University Dental College and Hospital   (India)

Author keywords

Chlorhexidine mouthwash; Gingival index; Quigley Hein plaque index; Turmeric mouthwash

Indexed keywords

EID: 84856248949     PISSN: None     EISSN: 15263711     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1038     Document Type: Article

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