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Assessment of the efficacy of licorice versus 0.2% chlorhexidine oral rinse on plaque-induced gingivitis: A randomized clinical trial
| Content Provider | Scilit |
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| Author | Jain, Prateek Sontakke, Priyanka Walia, Satinder Yadav, Pramod Biswas, Gautam Kaur, Diljot |
| Copyright Year | 2017 |
| Abstract | Background: Supragingival plaque control is elementary to the prevention and management of periodontal diseases. Conversely, significant proportions of all individuals fail to practice a high standard of plaque removal. The adjunctive use of chemicals would therefore appear a way of overcoming deficiencies in mechanical tooth cleaning habits. This prospective, randomized positively controlled clinical trial was aimed to evaluate the short-term clinical effects of a licorice oral rinse in the reduction of plaque and gingival inflammation in individuals with gingivitis. Materials and Methods: A total of 104 individuals, 12–15 years of age diagnosed with chronic generalized gingivitis, were selected and randomly divided into two groups: Group 1: chlorhexidine mouthwash and Group 2: licorice mouthwash. Clinical evaluation was undertaken using the gingival index, the plaque index, and bleeding on probing at baseline, $1^{st}$, $2^{nd}$, and $4^{th}$ week. Results: Both chlorhexidine and licorice mouthwash showed a significant reduction in plaque and gingival index scores from baseline to $1^{st}$, $2^{nd}$, and at $4^{th}$ week. However, the improvement in plaque and gingival index scores were better in chlorhexidine group than herbal mouthwash. Both mouthwashes were found to be equally effective in reducing bleeding on probing. Conclusion: Unlike chlorhexidine mouthwash, licorice mouthwash was not associated with any discoloration of teeth or unpleasant taste and was effective in reducing plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation. However, chlorhexidine still remains a gold standard in reducing plaque, gingivitis, and bleeding on probing. |
| Related Links | https://www.ijohr.org/article.asp?issn=2393-8692;year=2017;volume=3;issue=1;spage=15;epage=18;aulast=Jain;type=2 |
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| ISSN | 23938692 |
| DOI | 10.4103/ijohr.ijohr_18_17 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Oral Health and Research |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 3 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Medknow |
| Publisher Date | 2017-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Dentistry and Oral Surgery Chlorhexidine Gingivitis Licorice Plaque Indian Journal of Oral Health and Research, Volume 3, Issue 1 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
