In Situ Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils with and without Alcohol on Oral Biofilm: A Randomized Clinical Trial

AbstractBackgroundAnxiety is the most common psychological reaction in women during labor. Similar to numerous other surgeries, postoperative pain is also reported following cesarean section (C-section). According to the (Gate) Control Theory, there is a relationship between pain and psychological problems such as anxiety. Accordingly, the present study aimed to compare the effect of aromatherapy using lavender and Damask rose essential oils on the level of anxiety and severity of pain following C-section.MethodsThis triple-group randomized clinical trial was performed on 90 mothers who visited Motahari Hospital of Jahrom, Iran, for C-section in 2017. The incidence and severity of pain and anxiety were measured and recorded for all three groups prior to intervention. The intervention groups underwent aromatherapy with lavender and Damask rose essential oils. Patients were asked to inhale cotton balls, separately stained with three drops of each essential oil at a distance of 10 cm for 30 mins. The severity of pain and anxiety was measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) 5 min after the specified process, respectively. The control group underwent aromatherapy in a similar fashion with normal saline. Finally, data were analyzed using descriptive statistical indices and ANOVA and Kruskal–Wallis tests in SPSS 21.ResultsThere was no significant difference between the three groups in the mean severity of pain and anxiety before the intervention (p>0.05). The mean severity of pain and overt anxiety in the lavender and Damask rose aromatherapy groups was significantly different than the control group after the intervention (p<0.001). In addition, no significant difference was observed between the overt and overall anxiety levels of the two intervention groups after the intervention (p>0.05).ConclusionsThe findings suggested that inhalation aromatherapy can reduce the severity of overt anxiety and pain after C-section, with Damask rose essential oil showing a larger effect than lavender.

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Prospectively randomized clinical trial to compare in situ and reversed saphenous vein grafts for femoropopliteal bypass

British Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1002/bjs.1800740409 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 74 (4) ◽

pp. 252-255 ◽

Cited By ~ 79

Author(s):

P. L. Harris ◽

T. V. How ◽

D. R. Jones

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Saphenous Vein ◽

Femoropopliteal Bypass ◽

Vein Grafts ◽

Saphenous Vein Grafts

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Essential oils in one-stage full-mouth disinfection: double-blind, randomized clinical trial of long-term clinical, microbial and salivary effects

Journal Of Clinical Periodontology ◽

10.1111/j.1600-051x.2009.01376.x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

pp. 333-342 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Sheila Cavalca Cortelli ◽

José Roberto Cortelli ◽

Marinella Holzhausen ◽

Gilson Cesar Nobre Franco ◽

Renato Zanotta Rebelo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Double Blind ◽

One Stage ◽

Full Mouth Disinfection

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Impact of Mouthwashes on Antibacterial Activity of Subjects with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2185 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 18 (12) ◽

pp. 1112-1116

Author(s):

A Nishad ◽

NS Sreesan ◽

Joseph Joy ◽

Lakshmi Lakshmanan ◽

Joyce Thomas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Randomized Clinical Trial ◽

Control Group ◽

Orthodontic Appliances ◽

Group I ◽

Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Impact ◽

Experimental Group

ABSTRACT Aim The study aimed to assess the impact of mouthwashes on antibacterial activity of individuals with fixed orthodontic appliances. Materials and methods A total of 60 individuals were considered in the study. Sixty (20 each group) nonextraction class I individuals were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Group I: Experimental group [chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash], group II: Experimental group (neem mouthwash), group III: Control group (distilled water). All the clinical examinations were done at baseline and 30th day respectively, after the start of orthodontic treatment. The mean differences between the different experimental groups were calculated using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. Results There was no statistical significance at baseline mean plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) scores, and Streptococcus mutans (SM) colony count between groups. The PI and GI scores among CHX and neem mouthwash groups (p = 0.002, p = 0.032 respectively) were significantly reduced after intervention and also the SM colonies count was reduced in CHX and neem mouthwash groups and there was significant difference between the groups. Conclusion As both mouthwashes showed significant effectiveness on antibacterial activity in individuals with fixed orthodontic appliances, neem mouthwash can be used as an alternative to CHX. Clinical significance It is better to have a sound knowledge regarding the use of mouthwash in long term as fixed orthodontics are associated with accumulation of SM, enamel demineralization, and an increased number of carious lesions, predominantly in sites adjacent to bracket. How to cite this article Nishad A, Sreesan NS, Joy J, Lakshmanan L, Thomas J, Anjali VA. Impact of Mouthwashes on Antibacterial Activity of Subjects with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(12):1112-1116.

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