Efficacy of a commercially available multi-herbal formulation in periodontal therapy

Abstract

Objective:This prospective clinical trial was designed to evaluate the clinical effects of a commercially available powder (Periocare® Gum massage powder), containing various herbal medicaments, in the reduction of plaque and gingival inflammation in subjects diagnosed with gingivitis.Materials and Methods:Seventy-five subjects diagnosed with chronic generalized gingivitis were selected and randomly divided into the following three groups: Group I - Scaling + Periocare® Gum Massage powder, Group II - Periocare® Gum Massage powder alone, and Group III - Scaling only. Clinical evaluation was done at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks using gingival index, plaque index, and microbiological culturing of plaque samples.Results:Periocare® Gum Massage (multi-herbal formulation) powder as an adjunct to mechanical therapy (scaling) showed significant clinical and microbiological improvement in the gingival index and plaque index scores as compared to other groups. Periocare® Gum Massage powder as a monotherapy did not prove to be effective for plaque control.Conclusion:Periocare® Gum Massage may be a useful herbal formulation for chemical plaque control and improvement in plaque scores and gingival status.

Efficacy of Locally Delivered Aloe Vera Hydrogel in Patients With Chronic Periodontitis: A Prospective Clinical Study

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“…Extensive research has proved it to be a prime factor in initiation and progression of gingival and periodontal diseases 1 .…”