Comparative evaluation of the effect of Green tea, Listerine and Chlorhexidine mouth washes in gingivitis patients: A randomized controlled trial
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract: This study is aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of commercially available Green Tea mouth wash with Listerine and Chlorhexidine mouth wash in gingivitis patients. 48 patients, underwent scaling and were randomly categorized into 4 groups i.e. Group I: patients received green tea, Group II: patients received Chlorhexidine mouthwash, Group III: patients received Listerine mouthwash and Group IV: patients who received placebo mouthwash (distilled water) .The plaque index, gingival index and bleeding index of the patients were recorded at baseline followed by scaling and at 14th day and 21st day, postoperatively. The results demonstrated Green tea to be equally effective in reducing the periodontal indices as Chlorhexidine. Significant reduction was seen in plaque, gingival and bleeding indices in all the groups. Use of Green tea mouthwash is an effective antiplaque agent that is comparable to Chlorhexidine mouthwash and can be used as an adjunct to regular mechanical plaque control practices and professional scaling, in gingivitis patients. Keywords: Green tea (Colgate plax Fresh tea®), Gingivitis, Chlorhexidine, Listerine.
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Dr. Shriparna Biswas, Dr. Rithesh K, Dr. Savita S, Dr. Shivaprasad B. M.
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