Comparison Between The Effects of Different Mouthwashes on Enamel, Cementum And Dorsal Surface of The Tongue of Albino Rat (Histological and Scanning Electron Microscopic Study)

Abstract

Mouthwashes are liquid preparations intended for being applied on teeth and mucosa of the oral cavity and pharynx in order to exert an antiseptic, astringent and sedative local action. They are widely used in dentistry and usually contain water with some active components, such as antiseptics, antibiotics, antifungal, astringents, and anti-inflammatory substances (Gaffar andAfflitto, 1992; Barbé et al., 1993). Mouthwashes are associated with oral pain and mucosal dryness especially when alcohol containing mouthwashes are used (Lemos and Villoria, 2008).