Comparative Evaluation of Propolis Mouthwash With 0.2% Chlorhexidine Mouthwash in Improving the Periodontitis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2022-11-16
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of Propolis mouthwash with 0.2%
Chlorhexidine mouthwash as an adjunct to mechanical therapy in improving the status of
periodontal disease in peri-menopausal women.
The main question it aims to answer are:
- Will propolis mouthwash be equal to Chlorhexidine mouthwash in improving the periodontal
status of perimenopausal women?
- Can neopterin be used as an indicator of periodontal disease.
Participants will be asked questions about their general health, menstrual health and oral
health then scaling will be done. After that participants will give saliva sample by spitting
in a given container. Participants will be divided into 2 groups for treatment and each group
comprised of 51 participants.
Group 1: 20% Propolis mouthwash, twice a day for 6 weeks. Group 2: 0.2% chlorhexidine
mouthwash, twice a day for 6 weeks.