Authors : Ayushi Mishra; Dr. Sindhura H.; Dr. Asif K.; Dr. Jayashree M. Biradar; Dr. Anjali Verma

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25dec143

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Abstract : Dental plaque serves as a favorable environment for the etiology of periodontal diseases. Consequently, effective plaque control is essential for the prevention and management of these oral health conditions. Research has demonstrated that xylitol-containing chewing gums have been shown to have greater plaque removing particularly in individuals with poor oral hygiene, when compared to conventional chewing gums. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of xylitol containing chewing gum in plaque removal and compare its clinical efficacy with that of a green tea-based mouthrinse. A randomized, crossover clinical trial involving 24 participants, randomly allocated into two groups. Participants in Group 1 were instructed to chew the test gum for 15 minutes, twice daily, while those in Group 2 used a green tea mouthrinse with the same frequency. Following a 14-day intervention period, clinical parameters—including the O’Leary PI, GI, and Sulcus Bleeding Index—were assessed. All subjects then received professional tooth cleaning, and a 14-day washout period was observed. Subsequently, the interventions were crossed over between the two groups, and the same clinical parameters were re-evaluated at the conclusion of the second 14-day period. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of age or sex distribution. Paired sample t-test analysis revealed statistically significant reductions in all clinical indices in Group 2 (P < 0.05). In contrast, no statistically significant changes were observed in Group 1 across the two study periods. Furthermore, independent sample t-tests demonstrated no significant differences between the two groups at baseline, after the first intervention, or following the second intervention for any of the evaluated indices (P > 0.05). The green tea mouthrinse demonstrated clinical outcomes comparable to those of the xylitol containing chewing gum in terms of reducing dental plaque and improving gingival health. Given its effectiveness, accessibility, and user compliance, this green tea mouthrinse may be considered a viable adjunct for chemical plaque control in routine oral hygiene practices.

Keywords : Dental Plaque, Plaque Control, Xylitol Chewing Gum, Green Tea Mouthrinse.

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