Comparative Evaluation between Honey and Chlorhexidine Gluconate on the Dental Plaque Levels and Gingival Health- Juniper Publishers

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Comparative Evaluation between Honey and Chlorhexidine Gluconate on the Dental Plaque Levels and Gingival Health

Authored by Priti Charde


Abstract

Honey has been used since ancient times, in folk medicine for healing the infected wounds. Its efficiency is also well known against the infectious diseases caused by microorganisms. However, very few studies are available in literature, which show the antibacterial effect of honey on the levels of dental plaque when used as a mouth rinse. The purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of honey (10%) with chlorhexidine gluconate (0.12%) on the dental plaque levels and gingival health. 30 healthy subjects (mean age 19.4±3 years) participated in the study. Subjects were randomly divided into: test group (10% Honey) and control group (0.12% Chlorhexidine gluconate). Use of any form of mechanical oral hygiene method during the experimental period was not permitted. Rinsing with water or any other fluid after the procedure was not allowed. Full mouth Plaque Index (PI) and Full mouth Papillary Bleeding Index (PBI) were recorded at baseline, 7th and on the 15th day. The differences in the PI score between the group 1 and group 2 at baseline, 7th and 15th day during the experimental period were 0.05, 0.10 and 0.28 which were statistically insignificant. The differences in the PBI score between group 1 and group 2 at baseline, 7th and 15th day were 0.24, 0.32 and 0.55 respectively. These differences were not statistically significant. Both test and control groups showed significant reduction of plaque formation, however the reduction levels were slightly better with test group, but the differences were not statistically significant indicating that honey at 10% concentration appears to be effective for plaque control without any side effects.

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