ArticleInterventional medicine & applied science2015
Comparison of an essential-oil-based oral rinse and chlorhexidine as adjuncts to scaling and root planing in the treatment of periodontal inflammation.
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- Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial efficacy of coconut oil for periodontal pathogens: a triple-blind randomized clinical trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Trial
- Essential Oil-Containing Mouthrinses for Plaque and Gingivitis Control: Formulation Chemistry, Human Salivary Biomarkers, Mechanistic Evidence, and Research Priorities.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Exploring the Efficacy of Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Periodontitis: A Literature Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Impact of Oral Microbiome in Periodontal Health and Periodontitis: A Critical Review on Prevention and Treatment.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Review
- Effect of root conditioning agents hyaluronic acid, EDTA and chlorhexidine on the attachment of human gingival fibroblasts to healthy root surface.The Saudi dental journal · 2021Article
- Influence of Tooth-Brushing on Early Healing after Access Flap Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Preliminary Study.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Effect of scaling and root planing with and without adjunct use of an essential-oil-based mouthwash on whole salivary interleukin-1β levels in patients with periodontal disease: A short-term follow-up study.Interventional medicine & applied science · 2016Article
- Impact of scaling and root planing with adjunct essential-oil-based mouthwash usage on whole salivary IgG levels in patients with periodontal inflammation.Interventional medicine & applied science · 2015Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of the present short-term follow-up study was to compare the effects of an essential oil (EO)-based oral rinse and chlorhexidine as adjuncts to scaling and root planing (SRP) in the treatment of periodontal inflammation.
methodsIn Group-1, SRP was performed and participants were instructed to rinse with EO-based oral rinse; in Group-2, SRP was performed and participants were instructed to rinse with chlorhexidine; and in Group-3, SRP was performed and participants were instructed to rinse with water. Periodontal parameters (plaque index [PI], bleeding-on-probing [BOP], and probing pocket depth [PPD] ≥ 4 mm) were assessed at baseline and after 7 and 30 days.
resultsIn all groups, periodontal parameters (PI, BOP, and PPD ≥ 4 mm) were comparable at baseline. In Groups-1 and -2, there was a significant reduction in PI (P < 0.01), BOP (P < 0.01), and PD ≥ 4 mm after 7 days and 30 days of follow-up than baseline. In Group-3, there was a significant reduction in PI (P < 0.01) and BOP (P < 0.01) after 7 days of follow-up compared to baseline. There was no difference in periodontal parameters after 7 days and 30 days of follow-up in Groups-1 and -2.
conclusionEO-based oral rinses and chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) are acceptable adjuncts to SRP in the treatment of periodontal inflammation.
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