Investigating the effect of propolis-containing chewing gum in comparison with propolis-containing mouthwash on reducing gingival inflammation in patients with gingivitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this parallel clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of propolis-containing chewing gum and mouthwash in reducing gingival inflammation in patients with gingivitis referred to the Periodontology Department of Yazd Dental School in 2022.

Methods

For this purpose, a total of 20 patients were randomly assigned to either the mouthwash group or the chewing gum group. Plaque index (PI), papillary bleeding index (PBI), and gingival index (GI) were recorded before and after one week of using the assigned product, followed by scaling and root planing (SRP). Statistical analysis was performed using Chi-square, T-Test, Mann-Whitney, Paired Samples, and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks tests.

Results

Both groups showed significant reduction in PI (p-value =

SUBMITTER: Khabazian A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11827162 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature