Table 2.
Test and control groups and power analysis.
| Authors (Year) | Test Group (n = Number of Patients) | Control Group (n = Number of Patients) | Power Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufekci et al. (2008) [10] | EO-based MW (n = 24) | No MW (n = 23) | Yes |
| Chen et al. (2013) [11] | EO-based MW 1 (n = 28) EO-based MW 2 (n = 25) |
No MW (n = 26) | Yes |
| Goes et al. (2016) [13] | EO-based MW (n = 10) | CHX (n = 10) Placebo MW (n = 10) |
No |
| Alves et al. (2010) [15] | EO-based MW (n = 10) | Placebo MW (n = 10) No MW (n = 10) |
No |
| Akbulut (2020) [16] | EO-based MW (n = NR) | CHX (n = NR) Povidone-iodine MW (n = NR) No MW (n = NR) |
No |
| Bauer Faria et al. (2021) [17] | EO-based MW (n = 31) | CHX (n = 31) Placebo MW (n = 31) |
Yes |
EO, Essential oil; MW, Mouthwash; CHX, Chlorhexidine; NR, Not reported.