Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the 0.1% OCT spray and 0.2% CHX spray on plaque and gingivitis formation and wound healing as well as to compare the both spray’s side effects following periodontal flap surgery. \r\nMaterials and Methods: Plaque index, gingival index, papilla bleeding index, probing pocket depth, and gingival recession values were collected from 27 chronic periodontitis patients. Two periodontal flap surgeries were performed in two contralateral quadrants. 0.1% OCT spray (test) and 0.2% CHX spray (control) were applied in random by the patients for 10 days. Side effects, and wound healing indices were evaluated on the 1st, 7th and 28th days following periodontal surgery.\r\nResults: There were no significant differences between the test and control sites regarding to clinical periodontal parameters. Burning sensation on day 1 and 7 were significantly higher at test sites compared to control sites (p<0.05). Four patients used OCT spray complained of bitter taste, while patients using CHX had no complaint (p<0.05). Side effects, and wound healing indices between test and control sites were not statistically different (p>0,05).\r\nConclusions: OCT spray may be recommended as an alternative antimicrobial agent for optimum oral hygiene following surgical periodontal treatment.\r\n

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