Table 3.

Participant satisfaction after rinsing with each mouthwash (analysis of variance)

Satisfaction assessment	0.12%CHXPos (C20®)	0.12%CHX/1.5%H2O2	0.12%CHXCon	P-values
Pleasant smell	5.33±1.57	8.03±1.15	7.32±1.43	<0.01
Degree of bitterness	7.09±1.54	2.57±1.49	4.05±1.21	<0.0001
Fresh sensation	4.59±1.72	7.74±0.98	6.31±1.38	<0.0001
Overall satisfaction	4.98±1.48	8.25±1.02	6.76±0.88	<0.0001

Data are shown as mean±SD. Statistical significance was considered at P<0.05. ANOVA indicated significant differences between the three mouthwash groups. P-values – Probability values; CHX – Chlorhexidine; Pos – Positive control; Con – Control; H₂O₂ – Hydrogen peroxide; SD – Standard deviation; ANOVA – Analysis of variance