Early wound healing following a mechanical cleansing post-surgical protocol--a randomized controlled trial.

Post operative plaque control is a critical factor in the successful outcome of periodontal surgery and implant placement.1-3 Periodontal literature has consistently identified chlorhexidine as a chemical agent capable of adequately preventing biofilm formation when used appropriately. However, the optimum technique, frequency and duration of chlorhexidine use post-surgery is not known.