Antimicrobial efficacy of Chlorhexidine and Coenzyme Q10 Mouthwash on Streptococcus gordonii in contaminated toothbrushes of healthy and periodontitis patients- A Comparative In Vitro study

INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Coenzyme Q10 Mouthwash: Antioxidant mouthwash to scavenge free radicals and has oxygenating capacity to eliminate the anaerobes. Frequency of intervention is every 7 days for two weeks duration. Control Intervention1: CHLORHEXIDINE MOUTHWASH: Chlorhexidine is a broad spectrum antiseptic mouthrinse for treating gum inflammation.Frequency is every 7 days for two weeks duration. CONDITION: Health Condition 1: 8‐ Other Procedures PRIMARY OUTCOME: Antimicrobial effect of Chlorhexidine and coenzyme Q10 mouthwash on Streptococcus gordoniiTimepoint: 6 months SECONDARY OUTCOME: Microbial colony count before and after disinfectionTimepoint: 1 month INCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients in good systemic health. Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years. Cooperative participants willing to comply with the study protocol. No history of systemic antibiotic therapy during the previous three months or during the study period. Periodontally healthy individuals or patients diagnosed with mild to moderate periodontitis