Dental plaque is a well known etiologic factor for gingivitis. Recently, herbal extracts are a matter of scientific interest to inhibit plaque accumulation on teeth. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of pistacia Mutica (PM) mouth wash on de novo dental plaque plaque formation, gingival inflammation indices and oral microorganisms.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
25
The subjects were asked to use a mouthwash containing pistacia Mutica extract twice a day for 4 days.
The subjects were asked to use a placebo mouthwash twice a day for 4 days.
The subjects were asked to use a mouthwash containing Chlorhexidine twice a day for 4 days.
Drug Applied Science Center, tabriz Univ. of Medical Sciences
Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
The effects of pistacia Mutica extract (PM) on de novo plaque formation.
Time frame: In a 4 days experimental periods followed by a 10 days wash-out periods.
staining effects of pistacia Mutica extract in comparison to placebo or Chlorhexidine
Time frame: In a 4 days experimental periods followed by a 10 days wash-out periods
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