ArticleThe Saudi dental journal2018
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 27 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Efficacy of Gum Arabic in Managing Diseases: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Clinical Trials.Biomolecules · 2023Pooled it
- Impact of Acacia arabica Addition on Optical, Mechanical, and Fungicidal Properties of Polymethyl Methacrylate Denture Base Material.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Histological Assessment of the Anti-Inflammatory Effectiveness of Peperomia pellucida Extract Administered to the Gingival Sulcus in Rats Induced with Periodontitis.European journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Medicinal Plants Against Dental Caries: Research and Application of Their Antibacterial Properties.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Exploring the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants and their active principles in dental care: A comprehensive review.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Gum Arabic as a potential candidate in quorum quenching and treatment of periodontal diseases.Frontiers in oral health · 2024Review
- Green Alternatives as Antimicrobial Agents in Mitigating Periodontal Diseases: A Narrative Review.Microorganisms · 2023Review
- Effect of Gum Arabic on plaque-induced gingivitis: A randomised controlled trial.The Saudi dental journal · 2022Article
- A Review on the Main Phytoconstituents, Traditional Uses, Inventions, and Patent Literature of Gum Arabic EmphasizingMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Identification of Multiple Pancreatic and Extra-Pancreatic Pathways Underlying the Glucose-Lowering Actions ofPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Gum Acacia as a Novel Therapeutic Agent for Male Infertility: What Does the Evidence Say?American journal of men's healthReview
- A clinical and microbiological study to assess the efficacy ofJournal of Indian Society of PeriodontologyArticle
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
aimThe aim of the present study was to explore the adjunctive use of Acacia arabica gel in the treatment of chronic periodontitis.
methodsSingle centre, randomised, triple blind, controlled trial on mild to moderate chronic periodontitis patients; Group I (SRP + Acacia arabica, n = 40) and Group II (SRP + placebo, n = 40); were analysed for clinical improvements in periodontal pocket depth (PPD) and clinical attachment levels (CAL) at baseline, 15 and 90 days on application of gels. Gingival index and plaque index were assessed as secondary parameters.
resultsStatistically significant PPD reduction (p < .05) and CAL gain (p < .05) was observed with use of Acacia arabica gel. The reduction in sites with moderate PPD was observed more among Group I than Group II and the difference was statistically significant (p = .001). Secondary outcome variables; Plaque Index and Gingival Index showed better resolution with Acacia arabica gel.
conclusionAcacia arabica leads to better clinical outcomes in patients with mild to moderate chronic periodontitis with effective antiplaque and anti-gingivitis action. It may be recommended adjunct to SRP for maintenance in patients with mild to moderate chronic periodontitis.
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