Does Chlorhexidine Prevent Alveolar Osteitis After Third Molar Extractions? Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The use of chlorhexidine, in any formulation, concentration, or regimen, is efficacious and effective in preventing AO in patients who have undergone third molar extraction. Chlorhexidine gel was found to be moderately more efficacious than the rinse formulation.