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Table 3 Subjective side effects as reported by the participants

From: Comparing the effect of 0.06% -, 0.12% and 0.2% Chlorhexidine on plaque, bleeding and side effects in an experimental gingivitis model: a parallel group, double masked randomized clinical trial

Mouthwash

Number of participants

Side effects as reported by participants. n (%)

  

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

B8

0.06 CHX

19

1 (5.3)

10 (52.6)

10 (52.6)

4 (21.1)

5 (26.3)

7 (36.8)

4 (21.1)

10 (52.6)

0.12 CHX

20

5 (25)

11 (55)

7 (35)

11 (55)*

8 (40)*

7 (35)

5 (25)

14 (70)

0.2 CHX

20

4 (20)

15 (75)

4 (20)

13 (65)*

12 (60)*

9 (45)

2 (10)

15 (75)

  1. *p<0.05
  2. B1: Taste; Bad – nauseating
  3. B2: Taste: too strong/bitter
  4. B3: Taste: Good (“I like it”)
  5. B4: Taste perturbation (loss of taste)
  6. B5: Numb feeing in tongue and mouth
  7. B6: soreness in tongue and mouth
  8. B7: desiccating/dry feeling
  9. B8: Subjective Discoloration