Comparative study of the effect of mouthwash containing propolis-aloe vera herbal extract and chlorhexidine solution on plaque index and gingival bleeding (double-blind clinical trial)

Abstract

Periodontal disease is a common condition that affects the supporting tissue structures of the teeth (gums, cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone). Plaque control methods play an important role in the prevention of periodontal disease. Plaque removing should be effective and frequent. Plaque control is done mechanically and chemically, although mechanical plaque control is the most reliable way to reduce plaque and prevent dental disease. However, due to the inability of people to completely remove plaque or after periodontal surgery, it is not possible to use a toothbrush.The need for chemical control is recommended as an adjunct to conventional mechanical techniques. The most common chemical control of plaque is the use of mouthwashes. The overall aim of the study was to determine the effect of mouthwash containing propolis-aloe vera herbal extract and chlorhexidine solution on plaque index and gingival bleeding (double-blind clinical trial). Sixty people with periodontal disease are randomly assigned to one of three groups; 20 people in each group:. Chlorhexidine 0.2%,. Propolis Aloe Vera, distilled water. To examine the gingival indices, 3 indices will be used, including: Plaque Index, Gingival Index and Gingival Bleeding Index.For each patient, gingival indices are recorded on days (0) and (14). Patients are asked to rinse their mouth twice a day with the mouthwash they have for 14 days. Paired t test will be used for the mean difference on days 1 and 14. The ANOVA test is used to compare the three groups and the Tukey test is used to compare the two mouthwashes.