Effects of Herbal Mouthwashes on Plaque and Inflammation Control for Patients with Gingivitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

<div>Forest plots comparing the clinical effects by specific indices between herbal and chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwashes. Comparison for (a) Plaque Index (PI), (b) Turesky modification of Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (QHPI), (c) Gingival Index (GI), and (d) Modified Gingival Index (MGI).</div>

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Figure 4: Effects of Herbal Mouthwashes on Plaque and Inflammation Control for Patients with Gingivitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials 

Figure 4 | Effects of Herbal Mouthwashes on Plaque and Inflammation Control for Patients with Gingivitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials 