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Clinical and Microbiological Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Herbal Mouthwashes in Gingivitis
Sponsor: Altinbas University
Summary
Plaque-induced gingivitis is a clinical condition that appears to cause persistent inflammation in gingiva. It is a preliminary cause to periodontitis but it can be inverted to address the risk of periodontitis development. This randomize controlled clinical trial (RCT) aims to clinically and microbiologically evaluate the effectiveness of different herbal mouthwashes as an adjunct treatment to non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) in patients with gingivitis. A total of 52 patients diagnosed with gingivitis were incorporated into the RCT and categorized into four groups as follows: Tea tree oil (Tebodont®), thyme hydrosol (Arifoglu®), essential oil (Listerine®), and placebo. The patients were advised to wash with15 ml of prescribed mouthwash twice a day for a period of 3rd months after NSPT. Clinical periodontal measurements; including plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) and probing pocket depth (PPD) and microbiological sampling, were performed before enrollment and in 3rd months. Plaque samples were examined by quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR).
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2025-02-28
Completion Date
2025-07-15
Last Updated
2026-08-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Tea tree oil
Our study's findings might have a important impact on the field of periodontology, providing valuable insights into the potential of herbal mouthwashes as an adjunct to NSPT in gingivitis treatment. A literature review reveals that regarding the mouthwash protocols, most studies mentioned use twice daily . Most studies used 10-15 ml as a dose, and rinsing time ranged from 30-90 s. In this study, similar to the literature, patients were prescribed to rinse twice daily, 15 ml for 30 s. The operator explained information about oral hygiene practices at baseline. With this approach, adequate mechanical cleaning action was obtained, and participants became more aware of importance of oral hygiene. Low scores of PI and GI in placebo group at 3rd month can be attributed to this interaction and can mask the maximum effects of herbal mouth rinses.
Thyme oil hydrosol
Our study's findings might have a important impact on the field of periodontology, providing valuable insights into the potential of herbal mouthwashes as an adjunct to NSPT in gingivitis treatment. A literature review reveals that regarding the mouthwash protocols, most studies mentioned use twice daily (Santi et al., 2019). Most studies used 10-15 ml as a dose, and rinsing time ranged from 30-90 s (Santi et al., 2019). In this study, similar to the literature, patients were prescribed to rinse twice daily, 15 ml for 30 s. The operator explained information about oral hygiene practices at baseline. With this approach, adequate mechanical cleaning action was obtained, and participants became more aware of importance of oral hygiene. Low scores of PI and GI in placebo group at 3rd month can be attributed to this interaction and can mask the maximum effects of herbal mouth rinses.
LISTERINE ZERO Alcohol Mouthwash COOL MINT
Our study's findings might have a important impact on the field of periodontology, providing valuable insights into the potential of herbal mouthwashes as an adjunct to NSPT in gingivitis treatment. A literature review reveals that regarding the mouthwash protocols, most studies mentioned use twice daily. Most studies used 10-15 ml as a dose, and rinsing time ranged from 30-90 s . In this study, similar to the literature, patients were prescribed to rinse twice daily, 15 ml for 30 s. The operator explained information about oral hygiene practices at baseline. With this approach, adequate mechanical cleaning action was obtained, and participants became more aware of importance of oral hygiene. Low scores of PI and GI in placebo group at 3rd month can be attributed to this interaction and can mask the maximum effects of herbal mouth rinses.
Placebo
Placebo mouthwash had been used in 13 patients for 3 months
Locations (1)
Altinbas University
Istanbul, Bakirkoy, Turkey (Türkiye)