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Effectiveness of an Essential Oil Mouthwash in Maintaining Proper Oral Health in Orthodontic Patients—An In Vivo Study.
- Source :
- Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society; Apr2023, Vol. 57 Issue 2, p75-83, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Introduction: Patients undergoing orthodontic therapy face greater difficulties in maintaining good oral hygiene. To improve mechanical plaque removal, a common strategy is to incorporate a chemotherapeutic agent. Thus, the effects of adding essential oil mouthwash to a standard oral hygiene regimen to maintain oral health were evaluated. Material and Method: Two groups were created with 25 patients each. Gingival index and orthodontic plaque index were calculated as initial reading. Gingival index and orthodontic plaque index were calculated again after 6 months. Result: In the control group, the mean score of gingival index and orthodontic plaque index were significantly increased from baseline reading (T1) to after 6 months reading (T2). In the experimental group, increase in the mean score of gingival index and orthodontic plaque index was not statistically significant. Conclusion: When an essential oil mouthwash is added to the daily oral hygiene regimen (conventional manual toothbrushing + brushing with monotufted brush), it maintained the gingival health and amount of plaque accumulation in orthodontic patients over a period of 6 months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MOUTHWASHES
THERAPEUTIC use of essential oils
ORAL health
ORAL hygiene
DENTAL plaque
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09749098
- Volume :
- 57
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163453766
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/03015742221083060