Propolis Containing Chewing Gum and Gingivitis

Launched by NAKSAKA · Nov 11, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

Plaque is the primary etiological factor of periodontal diseases and as a result, inflammation of the gingiva can clinically lead to irreversible consequences such as bone and attachment loss and even tooth loss. Removing the plaque is the most important criterion in preventing inflammation. Plaque should be removed by brushing and the use of interface cleansing agents such as dental floss. However, it has been reported in studies that manually brushing teeth reduces plaque by 70%.

Propolis, which has anti-inflammatory effects, has been used for years in the treatment of infections and wou...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Systemically healthy
• • Has at least 20 teeth in his/her mouth.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Smokers
• • ongoing orthodontic treatment
• • Allergy to the honey and honey-bee products
• • periodontal therapy in the last 6 months.
• • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• • Use of antibiotics or another drugs in the last three months,
• • Presence of subgingival caries or infection that will affect brushing
• • Patients who were not willing to participate in the study