The present study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of a propolis-containing mouthrinse in inhibition of plaque formation and improvement of gingival health. This clinical study was conducted in Department of Periodontics, I.T.S.-C.D.S.R., Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The study was designed as a single blind three-group parallel study of 5-day de novo plaque formation. Three mouthrinses were compared: The test mouthrinse containing the active ingredient propolis [Figures 1 –4 ], a placebo mouthrinse (saline) and a positive control mouthwash - chlorhexidine. Inclusion criteria were – 30 patients with age group of 18 to 50 years with chronic generalized gingivitis, patient free from systemic illness. Exclusion criteria were pregnant and nursing patients, inability to comply with the follow-up visit requirements, and patients receiving concurrent antibiotic treatment for any other purpose. Parameters noted were- Plaque index (Turesky-Gilmore, 1970) at baseline and at a five-day interval, gingival index (Loe and sillness, 1963) at baseline and at a five-day interval. Comparative photographs of the three group patients are shown in Figures 5 –7 .
Thirty subjects were selected and randomly assigned into three groups of ten subjects each, which received a propolis-containing mouthrinse, or a negative control (Saline) or a positive control (Chlorhexidine 0.2%). Three weeks prior to commencing the study, all subjects had their teeth professionally scaled and polished. Oral hygiene instructions were given in an attempt to improve their oral hygiene before entry into the study. Plaque index (Turesky-Gilmore, 1970) and gingival index (Loe and Sillness, 1963) were assessed at baseline and at a five-day interval.
The mouthrinses were allocated according to groups to ensure balance. All subjects were instructed to rinse two times a day with the mouthrinse for one min and to refrain from all other oral hygiene measures until the final examination, five days later. At the final examination plaque and gingival scores were recorded as previously. The data was then subjected to statistical analysis.
Thirty subjects were selected and randomly assigned into three groups of ten subjects each, which received a propolis-containing mouthrinse, or a negative control (Saline) or a positive control (Chlorhexidine 0.2%). Three weeks prior to commencing the study, all subjects had their teeth professionally scaled and polished. Oral hygiene instructions were given in an attempt to improve their oral hygiene before entry into the study. Plaque index (Turesky-Gilmore, 1970) and gingival index (Loe and Sillness, 1963) were assessed at baseline and at a five-day interval.
The mouthrinses were allocated according to groups to ensure balance. All subjects were instructed to rinse two times a day with the mouthrinse for one min and to refrain from all other oral hygiene measures until the final examination, five days later. At the final examination plaque and gingival scores were recorded as previously. The data was then subjected to statistical analysis.
