Efficacy Of Lotus Leaves In Management Of Plaque Induced Gingivitis
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2013-12-01
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Summary
Due to difficulties in maintenance of an effective mechanical oral hygiene regime, effective
chemical adjunctive measures will likely significantly contribute to overall oral health, the
function of which should be to augment mechanical plaque control. Traditionally, in Chinese
medicine the lotus leaf has been used for treating gingival inflammation. An extract of lotus
leaves have demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against some of the
periodontopathogens.