Author :
Jasjit Kaur, Anshu Blaggana, Pawandeep Raina, Renu, Lata Panwar, Geetika Arora
Volume :
5
Issue :
3
Abstract :
Background: Periodontal disease is characterized by inflammation and destruction of supporting tissues of the teeth. Bacterial plaque is the primary etiological agent in periodontal diseases. In addition to mechanical plaque removal measures, chemical plaque control measures have also been advocated which can be used as an adjunct to mechanical measures. These together can reduce plaque associated gingivitis.
Aim: to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a herbal gumpaint in the reduction of probing depth and gingival inflammation – a single blind clinical study over a period of 21 days.
Materials and Methods: Total 30 subjects who had were diagnosed as having established gingivitis between 18 to 65 years were included in the study who were part of a single group herbal gum astringent. The gingival index (described by Loe H. and Silness P) and plaque index (described by Tureskey et al. Modification of Quigley Hein Index) scores were measured and recorded at baseline, 15 days and 21 days interval. All the values at each time were recorded on appropriate forms during assessment.
Conclusion: It was concluded from the present study that the herbal gum astringent was found to be effective in improving gingival status and resulted in significant improvement in clinical parameters.
Keyword :
Gingivitis, Plaque, Herbal.