Comparison of Two Chlorhexidine Rinse Protocols on the Incidence of Alveolar Osteitis following the Surgical Removal of Impacted Third Molars

Abstract

To reduce alveolar osteitis after impacted third molar surgery, it was observed use of postoperative chlorhexidine rinse was adequate. The postoperative use of chlorhexidine is more feasible than both preoperative and postoperative use.