Periodontal Diseases
Conditions
Keywords
Gingivitis, Saliva, Green tea, Chlorhexidine, Neutrophil
Brief summary
A Comparison of Chlorhexidine and Green Tea Mouthwash in Patients With Gingivitis and Their Salivary Neutrophil and TAC Levels.
Detailed description
This research was structured as a double-blind, randomized clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of CHX and green tea mouthwash on periodontal health in patients with gingivitis. 84 patients from the Department of Periodontics at Broujerd Dental School of the Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences were chosen for the study. Before the commencement of the trial, various clinical periodontal parameters, such as plaque index, bleeding on probing, gingival index, probing depth, and clinical attachment level, were measured in six different areas of the tooth surface. Subsequently, scaling and root planning were carried out, and oral hygiene practices were enhanced for all participants. The participants were then randomly divided into three groups: Group A, CHX, and Group B, which was provided with Green tea mouthwash two times daily. After three months, the clinical periodontal parameters were reevaluated. Furthermore, to compare the total PMN and TAC levels in saliva before and after the administration of these supplements, as well as in patients who did not receive any medication, 2 ml of non-stimulated saliva was collected from each participant at the beginning and end of the study for analysis using UV-spectrophotometric methods. The selection criteria for eligible participants in this study were also clearly defined.
Interventions
DRUGCHX mouthwash
A total of 84 individuals diagnosed with gingivitis were selected for this study. These participants were randomly assigned to two different groups. The purpose of the study was to measure the periodontal parameters of the two molars adjacent to the mandible using a periodontal probe. All of the patients received scaling and root planing (SRP) as part of their treatment. However, the treatment groups differed in terms of the supplements they received. Group A was given a twice-daily dose of CHX, while Group B received a daily dose of Green tea. In addition to this, 2 ml of unstimulated saliva was collected from each patient both before and after 2 months. The purpose of collecting the saliva samples was to evaluate the total Neutrophil level and determine if there were any changes over time.
Sponsors
Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
The study was carried out utilizing a double-blind approach. To guarantee objectivity, all three groups - the CHX group, the Green tea group, and the control group - received medications that were indistinguishable in terms of appearance, packaging, and color. Additionally, to minimize any potential bias, a clinician who had no association with the research labeled the medications as A and B, based on their content, and then distributed them among the patients.
Intervention model description
Parallel Assignment, Randomized, Double-blind, Controlled design.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
a minimum of 20 natural teeth; a mean plaque index (PI) of at least 1.5, (10); a mean gingival index (GI) of at least 1.0 (Patients with a gingival index score of ≥1 at more than 60% of sites
Exclusion criteria
with systemic diseases, those who had undergone antibiotic therapy in the past three months, and anyone who had received periodontal treatment within the last six months. Participants diagnosed with aggressive periodontitis, individuals with known allergies to statin medications, and those currently undergoing statin treatment or using medications that may affect periodontal health were also not eligible. Furthermore, individuals who are immunocompromised, those who use tobacco products, and lactating or pregnant women were excluded from participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total Neutrophil level of saliva | 3 months | UV-spectrophotometry was employed to assess the overall Neutrophil and TAC in saliva before and after consuming these supplements, as well as in individuals who were not administered any medication. A total of 2 ml of non-stimulated saliva was collected from each participant at the commencement and conclusion of the study for analysis using UV-spectrophotometric techniques. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Plaque index | 3 months | The evaluation of the plaque index will involve the utilization of a disclosing tablets, which will be used to compare the results with other groups at the beginning and end of the study. |
Countries
Iran
Outcome results
None listed