Green Remedy For Biofilm Induced Gingivitis By Gum Astringent

Introduction – Herbal formulations are effective, safe, and long-term option as chemical formulations have side effects. Scaling and root planning (SRP) is first step in the management of gingival and periodontal diseases. Chemical plaque control is used in addition to SRP in management of gingival and periodontal diseases.

Aim -To compare plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), sulcus bleeding index (SBI) and colony forming units (CFU) after SRP with and without the application of gum astringent in the treatment of gingivitis at baseline, 7 ,15 and 30 days.

Material and methodology- 30 healthy subjects with biofilm induced gingivitis were randomised into 2 groups. In group A, gum astringent after SRP and for group B only SRP was done. Group A subjects were asked to massage with pea sized amount on gums for 2 minutes, wash it and abstained from eating for 30 minutes. Clinical parameters i.e PI, GI, SBI were assessed after 7 ,15 and 30 days and CFU after 30 days.

Results – The herbal gum astringent showed significant reduction in PI, GI, SBI and CFU after 1 month.

Conclusion-The herbal gum astringent showed antiplaque and anti-inflammatory effects in patients with gingivitis so it can be recommended as an adjunct to oral hygiene regime.