ArticleJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology2014
Comparative evaluation of the antiplaque effectiveness of green tea catechin mouthwash with chlorhexidine gluconate.
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- Adjunctive Effect of Green Tea Mouthwash Prepared at Different Steeping Temperatures on Gingivitis: A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Dentistry journal · 2021Article
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- Medicinal plants for gingivitis: a review of clinical trials.Iranian journal of basic medical sciences · 2018Review
- The Effect of Ultrasound, Oxygen and Sunlight on the Stability of (-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Article
- Excessive Consumption of Green Tea as a Risk Factor for Periodontal Disease among Korean Adults.Nutrients · 2016Article
- Comparative Evaluation of Arimedadi Oil with 0.2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Prevention of Plaque and Gingivitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR · 2016Article
- The Mouthwash War - Chlorhexidine vs. Herbal Mouth Rinses: A Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR · 2016Article
- Reduced Dental Plaque Formation in Dogs Drinking a Solution Containing Natural Antimicrobial Herbal Enzymes and Organic Matcha Green Tea.Scientifica · 2016Article
- Periodontal Diseases among the Adult Population of Georgia and the Impact of Socio-behavioral Factors on Their Prevalence.Iranian journal of public health · 2015Article
- Effect of green tea, ginger plus green tea, and chlorhexidine mouthwash on plaque-induced gingivitis: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of Indian Society of PeriodontologyArticle
- The antiplaque efficacy of white tea extract mouthrinse.Journal of Indian Society of PeriodontologyArticle
- Comparison of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Green Tea, Garlic with Lime, and Sodium Fluoride Mouth Rinses againstInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistryArticle
- Evaluation of Irimedadi Taila as an adjunctive in treating plaque-induced gingivitis.Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicineArticle
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Abstract
aimThe aim of this study is to compare the antiplaque efficacy of green tea catechin mouthwash with chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash. MATERIALS AND
methodsA single blinded cross-over study was conducted among 30 participants in the age group of 18-25 years. The mouthwash samples for the study were previously labeled assigning the letters: A (0.25% of green tea catechin mouthwash) and B (0.12% of chlorhexidine mouthwash). The study subjects were randomly divided into two groups of 15 each and the study was divided into two phases. In phase I, the mouthwash A was given to one group and other group was given mouthwash B. After a 15 day washout period, in phase II, both groups were given other mouthwash. At the end of each phase of 1 week, plaque score was recorded by using Turesky modification of the Quigley-Hein plaque index.
resultsThe plaque scores were compared and the difference between the green tea catechin and chlorhexidine mouthwash was determined by t-test. The difference between plaque scores were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The results showed that both the groups that is green tea catechin mouthwash (0.25%) and chlorhexidine mouthwash (0.12%) have comparable results in plaque reduction.
conclusionThis study supports the effectiveness of green tea catechin mouthwash as an antiplaque agent. It should be explored as a cost-effective, long-term antiplaque rinse with prophylactic benefits.
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