Clinical and Microbiological Evaluation of Brazilian Red Propolis Containing-Dentifrice in Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate the efficacy of dentifrice containing brazilian red propolis (BRP) in adolescents under orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods. This is a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial. A total of 92 participants free from caries were randomized into 2 groups; the first received fluoride dentifrice, and the second received fluoride dentifrice incorporated with BRP. The gingival bleeding index (GBI) was recorded, and saliva was collected on the baseline (D0) and after 28 days (D28) for microbiological analysis. Data from GBI and Colony Forming Units (CFU) (log₁₀) were expressed as mean and standard deviation.

Results

The two groups reduced GBI significantly, with no difference in the intergroup analysis. In the intragroup analysis, it was obs

SUBMITTER: Furtado Junior JHC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6996680 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature