Abstract Aim:The Enoxolone (18β-glycyrrhetinic acid; BGA) is a bioactive compound in licorice that exhibits potential anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial activities, relieve oral ulcers, pain, improve gingivitis and dental plaque from past relevant experimental studies,but few clinical trials have evaluated its clinical effectiveness. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Enoxolone on oral conditions of patients with periodontal surgery. Methods:This study is a randomized controlled trial. Patients with severe chronic periodontitis who needed to accept periodontal surgery were randomly assigned to two groups, the experimental group was Enoxolone toothpaste, and the control group for Sensodyne toothpaste. After the operation, toothpaste was used three times a day to clean the mouth for 12 weeks . Clinical evaluation was using the patient-reported pain score, painkillers, wound healing index (complete epithelization and color matching score), periodontal pocket depth, gingiva index, plaque index and were recorded before operation and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 12th week after surgery. Data set performs repeated-measures for the change in mean differences by using the two-tailed independent t tests and generalized linear model.
Enoxolone is a toothpaste containing 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (BGA). In this study, the experimental group used Enoxolone toothpaste, and the control group did not contain BGA toothpaste (Sensodyne), which is used for oral cleaning of patients after periodontal disease surgery. The absorption rate is very low, and it will not cause any interaction with western medicine.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
27
The experimental group returned home after the operation and used glycyrrhetinic acid toothpaste three times a day for oral cleaning.After the operation, toothpaste was used three times a day to clean the mouth for 12 weeks . Clinical evaluation was using the patient-reported pain score, painkillers, wound healing index (complete epithelization and color matching score), periodontal pocket depth, gingiva index, plaque index and were recorded before operation and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 12th week after surgery. The control group used ordinary toothpaste for oral cleaning, and the rest of the research time, measurement time and measurement results were the same as the experimental group. During the study period, we will continue to monitor whether there is any adverse reaction, and if any adverse reaction occurs, the trial will be stopped.
The Active Comparator group returned home after the operation and used glycyrrhetinic acid -free toothpaste(Sensodyne) three times a day for oral cleaning. After the operation, toothpaste was used three times a day to clean the mouth for 12 weeks . Clinical evaluation was using the patient-reported pain score, painkillers, wound healing index (complete epithelization and color matching score), periodontal pocket depth, gingiva index, plaque index and were recorded before operation and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 12th week after surgery. The control group used ordinary toothpaste for oral cleaning, and the rest of the research time, measurement time and measurement results were the same as the experimental group. During the study period, we will continue to monitor whether there is any adverse reaction, and if any adverse reaction occurs, the trial will be stopped.
Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
wound healing index
epithelization and color matching score: A score of 0-10, higher indicates better wound healing.
Time frame: after operation 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 12th week
patient-reported pain score, painkillers
the patient-reported pain score(VAS): 0-10 points, the higher the worse. painkillers: 0-15 pills, the more the remaining number of drugs, the better.
Time frame: after operation 1week
Periodontal pocket depth, Gingiva index, Plaque index
Periodontal pocket depth: 0-15 mm, the higher it means bad. Gingiva index: 0-3 points, higher means bad. Plaque index: 0-3 points, higher means bad.
Time frame: after operation 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 12th week
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.