scholarly journals Comparative Effectiveness of a Commercial Mouthwash and an Herbal Infusion in Oral Health Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 3008
Author(s):  
Gabriela Ciavoi ◽  
Luciana Dobjanschi ◽  
Tunde Jurca ◽  
Gyongyi Osser ◽  
Ioana Scrobota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Comparative Effectiveness ◽  
Plaque Formation ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Gingival Inflammation

Mouthrinse solutions represent a group of products used for maintaining oral hygiene after tooth brushing. Substances contained by plants bring benefits for the whole mouth health. The purpose of this study was to comparatively evaluate the effectiveness of a commercial mouthwash and of an herbal infusion on dental plaque formation and gingival inflammation. The participants in the study (90 patients) were divided into two groups, the CM group, which rinsed with a commercial fluoride-containing mouthwash and the IM group, which used an herbal infusion. The Silness–Loe plaque index (PI) and the Loe–Silness gingival index (GI) were assessed at baseline and in three following monitoring sessions. Both mouthwashes used had good results in reducing plaque index and gingival index values. In all monitoring sessions, the average PI value calculated in the CM group was relatively lower than in the IM group, probably because of the fluoride contained in the commercial mouthwash. The average GI value calculated in the CM group was slightly higher in showing gingival inflammation than that of the IM group, therefore the IM group had a better average result than the CM group in GI value. Herbal mouthwashes are adequate to induce proper oral prevention through the preservation of good oral health.

Evaluation of the Effect of Oral Hygiene Instructions on Maintenance of Gingival Health

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangeeta U Nayak ◽  
Swati Pralhad
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Oral Hygiene Instructions

ABSTRACT Aim Tooth brushing is the most widespread means of controlling plaque at home. Research on instruction techniques for promotion of oral health abilities plays an important role in the prevention of periodontal diseases. Thus the aim of the present study was to compare the effect of written and oral individualized instructions of oral hygiene on gingivitis in an adult population. Materials and methods Sixty participants above the age of 18 years were included in the study. They were randomly allocated into one of the three groups: Oral instructions, written instructions, and oral individualized instructions. For all the participants, plaque and gingival indices were recorded using periodontal probe with Williams's markings and a mouth mirror, at baseline, at the end of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd week. Results Plaque and gingival index scores reduced in all the groups. However, it was seen that plaque index significantly reduced in the group receiving individualized instructions. Conclusion In view of the results of the present study, it can be implied that oral hygiene instructions should be provided, and they should be tailormade for each individual that would help correct the individual deficits in the learners. How to cite this article Nayak SU, Pralhad S. Evaluation of the Effect of Oral Hygiene Instructions on Maintenance of Gingival Health. World J Dent 2016;7(3):123-125.

scholarly journals The comparative effect of propolis in two different vehicles; mouthwash and chewing-gum on plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation

2015 ◽  
Vol 09 (02) ◽  
pp. 272-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuray Ercan ◽  
Ebru Olgun Erdemir ◽  
Serdar Yucel Ozkan ◽  
Meltem Karsiyaka Hendek
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Clinical Study ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Chewing Gum ◽  
Gingival Inflammation ◽  
Comparative Effect ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
General Chemical ◽  
Single Blind

ABSTRACT Objective: In general, chemical plaque agents have been used in mouthwashes, gels, and dentifrices. In some situations, application of mouthwashes and dentifrices can be difficult. Therefore, different approaches for oral health-care have been needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of propolis chewing-gum compared to propolis-containing mouthwash on gingival inflammation and plaque accumulation on patients that refrained from daily oral hygiene procedures for 5 days. Materials and Methods: 10 college students with systemically healthy and very good oral hygiene and gingival health were included in this randomized, single-blind, crossover 5-day plaque regrowth with a 3-day washout period clinical study. After plaque scores were reduced to zero, participants were asked to refrain from oral hygiene procedures and allocated to either propolis mouthwash or chewing-gum group. Chewing-gum was performed after meals 3 times a day for 20 min mouthwash group was instructed to rinse mouthwash 2 times a day for 1 min. On day 5, the clinical periodontal measurements containing plaque and gingival indexes were taken from the participants. Results: The both plaque and gingival indexes of propolis mouthwash group were significantly lower than that of the propolis chewing-gum group (P = 0.005). Conclusion: It was demonstrated that the propolis mouthwash was more effective than the propolis chewing gum on the plaque inhibition and the gingival inflammation.

scholarly journals Asthma and periodontal health in children

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (12) ◽  
pp. 1202-1208
Author(s):  
Bojana Davidovic ◽  
Mirjana Ivanovic ◽  
Dejan Bokonjic ◽  
Svjetlana Jankovic ◽  
Jelena Eric ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Asthmatic Children ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Children With Asthma

Background/Aim. Oral health is an important part of overall health. Good oral health is important for oral diseases prevention and health maintenance of respiratory system. The aim of the study was to evaluate oral hygiene and periodontal health parameters of asthmatic children and to compare them with children without asthma as well as to evaluate those parameters according to type of used medications and time of taking medications in children with asthma. Methods. This epidemiological study included 68 children with asthma and 68 children without asthma or any other chronic disease aged from 6 to 16 years. Parameters used in this study were Greene-Vermillion index, L?e-Silness gingival index and Community Periodontal Index (CPI). Results. Good oral hygiene (31.1%) was more present in children without asthma whereas poor hygiene (20.0%) was more frequent in children with asthma (p < 0.001). Healthy gingiva was more frequent in children without asthma (25%) while mild (58.8%) and moderate gingival inflammation (5.9%) were more frequent in the group of children with asthma (p < 0.01). Mean CPI values were higher in children with asthma (p < 0.001). Mean values of Plaque Index, Gingival Index and CPI did not show statistically significant difference in relation to type of administered medication. However, taking medications in the afternoon was related to higher mean values of Plaque Index and Gingival Index (p < 0.05) within the group of children with asthma. Conclusion. Children with asthma had poorer oral hygiene and were diagnosed with greater values of oral hygiene and periodontal indices compared with the group of children without asthma. For this reason, it is necessary to promote oral health and establish good oral hygiene habits in asthmatic children.

Correlation of Width of Attached Gingiva on Oral Hygiene Maintenance and Gingival Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Shaili Pradhan ◽  
Benju Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Functional Method ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
P Value ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Gingival Inflammation ◽  
Pocket Depth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attached Gingiva ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Attached gingiva aids in increased resistance to external injury and contribute in stabilisation of gingival margin against frictional forces as well as dissipates physiological forces exerted by the muscular fibers of the alveolar mucosa on gingival tissues. Objective: To assess width of attached gingiva in adults and correlate with oral hygiene maintenance and gingival inflammation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in patients aged 20-40 years visiting dental OPD with healthy periodontium. Plaque index (PI) and Gingival index (GI) were recorded. Mucogingival junction was determined by visual and functional method. Keratinised gingiva width (KGW) and probing pocket depth (PPD) was recorded and attached gingiva width (AGW) was calculated as (KGW–PPD). Results: Total 85 patients (43 males and 42 females) enrolled in this study. Among total, 48.23% had AGW<1 mm. AGW <1 mm most commonly was found in mandibular first premolar, highest mean AGW was found in maxillary incisors. The mean GI and PI values for AGW<1 mm were found to be higher than those for AGW≥ 1 mm. However, result did not show any significant relation between AGW and severity of gingival inflammation (P value 0.608) and plaque control (P value 0.297). Conclusion: The correlation between attached gingiva width and severity of gingival inflammation and plaque index was not significant statistically. However, the mean gingival index and plaque index score were higher for the attached gingiva width less than 1 mm.

scholarly journals Dental Plaque Removal by Ultrasonic Toothbrushes

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Ilya Digel ◽  
Inna Kern ◽  
Eva Maria Geenen ◽  
Nuraly Akimbekov
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Plaque Formation ◽  
Formation Mechanisms ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Gingival Inflammation ◽  
Plaque Removal ◽  
Dental Biofilm ◽  
Physical Effects ◽  
Thematic Review

With the variety of toothbrushes on the market, the question arises, which toothbrush is best suited to maintain oral health? This thematic review focuses first on plaque formation mechanisms and then on the plaque removal effectiveness of ultrasonic toothbrushes and their potential in preventing oral diseases like periodontitis, gingivitis, and caries. We overviewed the physical effects that occurred during brushing and tried to address the question of whether ultrasonic toothbrushes effectively reduced the microbial burden by increasing the hydrodynamic forces. The results of published studies show that electric toothbrushes, which combine ultrasonic and sonic (or acoustic and mechanic) actions, may have the most promising effect on good oral health. Existing ultrasonic/sonic toothbrush models do not significantly differ regarding the removal of dental biofilm and the reduction of gingival inflammation compared with other electrically powered toothbrushes, whereas the manual toothbrushes show a lower effectiveness.

scholarly journals Association of Personality Traits with Oral Health Status: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Sneha Meshram ◽  
Dr. Deepti Gattani ◽  
Dr. Akhilesh Shewale ◽  
Dr. Swapneel Bodele
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Index Score ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
The Impact

Background-Gingivitis is inflammation of gingival. The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene. Personality is the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character. The oral health of the people may be affected by different personality characters. .The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the personality traits on oral hygiene performance and gingival health in dental OPD patients. Objectives-To assess the relationship between different personality traits with oral hygiene index score, gingival index score, plaque index score, oral hygiene practice, other habits, dental visits, income groups, education. Materials and Methods- In total 620 subjects of Department of Periodontlogy from Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti dental College and Hospital, Nagpur India were selected for the study. The personality characters were assessed by using the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised Short-form (EPQRS). Based on this questionnaire, the subjects were divided in to three subgroups Extroversion, Neuroticism and Psychoticism. Result-It was found that Simplified Oral Hygiene Index, Plaque Index Gingival Index was more in person with neuroticism type of personality. Conclusion -The findings of the present study suggested that there exist no co relation between various personality traits and associated oral health status. However further trials should be conducted in future to validate the present findings.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF SUPERVISED TOOTH BRUSHING EXERCISE ON THE ORAL HYGIENE STATUS OF SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN IN PESHAWAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 957-61
Author(s):  
Samrina Nasir ◽  
Rubab Jawed ◽  
Zeeshan Kibria ◽  
Shazia Makhdoom ◽  
Aiman Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Index Score ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Mixed Dentition ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Government School ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective: To determine the effects of supervised tooth brushing exercise on the oral hygiene status of school going children in Peshawar. Study Design: Prospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at a girl’s government school in university town, Peshawar, from Jul to Dec 2018. Methodology: All girls between age 7-10 years with mixed dentition, minimum plaque index score 2 and gingival index score 0 were included in the study. Sixty four girls were allocated into group A (intervention) and group B (control) using computer generated random numbers. Intervention group (32 subjects) was exposed to video plus supervised tooth brushing on a cast model while control group (32 subjects) only exposed to video on brushing technique. The plaque index score was recorded for oral hygiene status as outcome measure of intervention after one month. Results: The mean age of the participants was 9.53 ± 1.08 years. There was statistically significant difference in the plaque scores of interventional and control group after one month (0.3125 ± 0.470 vs. 1.312 ± 0.644, p<0.001) as compared to baseline data (1.90 ± 0.296 vs. 2.0 ± 0.00, p=0.83). The difference for frequency of tooth brushing between the two groups was not statistically significant (p=0.088). Parental watch during tooth brushing between the two groups was statistically insignificant (p=0.055). Conclusion: Supervised tooth brushing improved the oral hygiene status of the children therefore oral health education was effective in establishing good oral health among school children.

scholarly journals The effect of different mouth washes and text messages reminder in the oral health of orthodontic patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. e208189
Author(s):  
Saba N. Yaseen ◽  
Aisha A. Qasim ◽  
Ali R. Al-Khatib
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Sodium Fluoride ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cetylpyridinium Chloride ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Chlorhexidine Digluconate ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Orthodontic Patients

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different mouth washes and to study the effect of text message reminder on the oral health status of orthodontic patients treated with fixed appliances. Methods: This study was a clinical trial with pre-test and post-test control group design, conducted on 24 patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment aged 15-30 years. The patients randomly divided into two groups; one received a weekly telephone text massage reminder for the instructions of brushing and rinsing while the second group did not receive any messages. Ortho-plaque index and gingival index were used to evaluate the patient’s oral hygiene status. The reading indices after brushing only were regarded as a control, then the patients were instructed to use two mouth washes, one containing sodium fluoride with cetylpyridinium chloride, the second containing chlorhexidine digluconate with cetylpyridinium chloride and Aloe Vera. Each one was used routinely for 4 weeks with the same amount and method. The washout period between the two types mouth washes was 4 weeks with a standardized toothbrush and paste. Results: Ortho-plaque index values decreased over the time between first, second and third visits. However, this index raised up at the fourth visit and again dropdown at the fifth visit. Similar results were detected for gingival index. Also, significant interaction between messages and the assessments was recorded for gingival index with a significant difference between the group of text messages and without text messages group (p<0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study showed that the combination of sodium fluoride with cetylpyridinium chloride was more potent for plaque control, while chlorhexidine digluconate with cetylpyridinium chloride and Aloe Vera combination showed a better gingival improvement. Moreover, the text messages reminder could enhance, but not replace direct oral hygiene instruction in orthodontic patients.

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Raw Propolis and Hydrogen Peroxide on Dental Plaque and Gingival Inflammation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surbhi Porwal ◽  
Aditi Mathur ◽  
Neema Shetty ◽  
Balaji Manohar ◽  
Barkha Makhijani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Chlorhexidine Gluconate ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Gingival Inflammation ◽  
Group I ◽  
Mouth Wash

Background: Plaque is the soft deposit that forms the biofilm consisting of microorganisms adhering to the tooth surface and is proved beyond doubt to be the initiator of gingival and periodontal disease. Plaque control is the mainstay in periodontal disease. Aim: To compare the effect of 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate, raw propolis and 3% hydrogen peroxide mouthwash on dental plaque and gingival inflammation. Materials and Methods: Thirty subjects in the age group of 20-40 years were enrolled in the study. Plaque index and Modified Gingival Index were recorded at baseline and oral prophylaxis was performed. Subjects were then randomly divided into three groups (n=10) and were asked to rinse with 10ml mouthwash twice daily for 15 days. Group I received 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouth wash, Group II raw propolis diluted with distilled water (1:1), and Group III 3% hydrogen peroxide (1:1) mouthwash. Subjects were recalled on 7 day and 28 day for re-evaluation and recording plaque index and modified gingival index. Statistical analysis was done to evaluate the efficacy of all the three mouthwashes. Results: The results showed that all the three mouthwashes were effective in reducing plaque and gingival inflammation. Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.2% showed to be the most effective in reduction of dental plaque. Propolis was observed to be the most effective in reducing gingival inflammation over a period of 28 days. Conclusion: Propolis can be effectively used as a mouthwash without any potential side effects as an alternative to chlorhexidine mouthwash in reducing gingival inflammation.

scholarly journals Periodontal condition in diabetics in Belgrade

2008 ◽  
Vol 65 (11) ◽  
pp. 799-802 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biljana Andjelski-Radicevic ◽  
Obrad Zelic ◽  
Silvija Mirkovic ◽  
Tatjana Todorovic
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Type I ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Duration Of Diabetes ◽  
Dental Plaque Index

Background/Aim. Diabetes mellitus (DM) as a complex metabolic disease influences functioning of numerous organs. Therefore, frequent diabetic complication is chronic periodontitis. The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of various risk factors, like age, sex, duration of DM, oral hygiene, on oral manifestations of diabetes. Methods. The group of diabetics included 52 adult patients, 18-79-year of age, both sexes (33 females, 19 males) out of which 35 patients were with diabetes mellitus type I and 17 with type II. Mean age of the patients was 54.6 years and the mean duration of diabetes was 11.1 years. The controls consited of 67 volunteers from the city of Belgrade, 19-24-year of age, both sexes (47 females, 20 males) with no paradonthopathy and non-systemic diseases. Estimation of periodontal status of the patients was performed by measuring dental plaque index, gingival index and periodontal pockets' depth. Results. The results suggest an increased incidence and severity of periodontitis in diabetic patients. It was established that duration of diabetes, patients' age and bad oral hygiene had a negative influence on status of remained teeth in diabetics, while the sex had no influence on parameters monitored. Conclusion. Indices of oral hygiene level and periodontal status (dental plaque index, gingival index and periodontal pockets' depth) were significantly worsened in patients with diabetes. Negative influence on remained teeth had patients' age (>50 years), duration of diabetes (> 20 years) and bad oral hygiene. About half of the patients had a total or partial bridge suggesting that periodontitis is significant complication of diabetes mellitus.

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