Effectiveness of Propolis Mouthwash on Gingivitis

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2019-06-05
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Mouthrinses have been in used for centuries as breath fresheners, medicaments, and antiseptics. Recently, propolis has caught the eyes of dentists worldwide and researches are being carried out to infuse the usage of propolis in the dental health care treatments. There is belief that propolis may have a role as a tooth decay prophylaxis and help heal oral ulcers. Propolis is used as mouthwash, toothpaste, oral gel, and throat lozenges because of its proclaimed antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Propolis has shown activity against common periodontal microorganisms, such as Candida species and the Streptococci mutans in vitro studies. Till date, no study has evaluated the clinical and microbiological effects of Malaysian Propolis as a mouthwash. Thus, the present study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of Propolis as a mouthwash in the reduction of Plaque and gingivitis.The aim of the study is to assess and compare the effectiveness of Propolis mouthrinse with Chlorhexidine mouthrinse.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Mahsa University
• Treatments: Chlorhexidine; Chlorhexidine gluconate; Propolis

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Gingival index >1

• Periodontal pocket depth ≤ 3 mm

• Clinical attachment loss "0"

• Provision of written informed consent

• Good systemic health.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe periodontal disease, as characterized by purulent exudates, generalized mobility, and/or severe recession

• Any condition that requires antibiotic premedication for the administration of a dental prophylaxis.

• Self-reported pregnancy, intent to become pregnant during the study, or breast-feeding.

• Any diseases or condition that could be expected to interfere with the safe completion of the study.

• History of antibiotic use in the previous 3 months.

• Individuals with orthodontic appliances or prosthetic appliances that would interfere with evaluation.