1. What data in particular will be shared?
   Response - Individual participant data that underlie the results reported in this article, after de-identification (text, tables, figures, and appendices).
   


2. What additional supporting information will be shared?
   Response -  Study Protocol
   Response -  Statistical Analysis Plan
   Response - Clinical Study Report
   
   
3. Who will be able to view these files?
   Response - Anyone
   


4. For what types of analyses will this data be available?
   Response - For individual participant data meta-analysis.
   


5. By what mechanism will data be made available?
   Response - Proposals should be directed to [niharikakubsad@gmail.com].
   


6. For how long will this data be available start date provided 01-02-2024 and end date provided 01-02-2025?
   Response - Immediately following publication. No end date.
   


7. Any URL or additional information regarding plan/policy for sharing IPD? 
   Additional Information - NIL

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In our study, we aimed to introduce a newer plaque control herbal mouthwash. Herbal medicinehave been applied in dentistry for a long time to inhibit micro organisms, reduce inflammation, soothe irritation, and relieve pain.

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