Rinsops; Towards better gingival health

Abstract

Although CHX is considered the most effective oral antiseptic agent, the use of CHX for extended periods of time is related to some side-effects, such as tooth and tongue staining, bad taste and reduced taste sensation. The current study is designed to evaluate effectiveness of Mimusops elengi (Bakul) extract for chemical plaque control in the form of mouthwash for plaque control and treatment of gingivitis.: In this double-blind intervention, 60 subjects were selected and randomly divided to two groups: 1) Group A: Chlorhexidine mouthwash 2) Group B: Rinsops (Mimusops elengi) mouthwash. Before taking the mouthwashes and two weeks later plaque index, gingival index and tooth staining index were recorded. Independent t-test was used for data analysis. Both CHX and Rinsops reduced the amount of plaque and gingival indices (P < 0.001). The CHX mouthwash had greater efficiency in reducing plaque and gingival indices compared to Rinsops, although the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05%). Furthermore, CHX and Rinsops increased the staining and the intensity of the stained area indicators yet the amount and intensity of the staining in the use of CHX was more, and the difference was not statistically significant. Within the limitations of study, Rinsops mouthwash that is elective on periodontal indices can be recommended to the patients for chemical inhibition of plaque and in treatment of gingivitis.