Comparing Pure Green Tea Mouthwash to Placebo and Essential Oils for Reducing Dental Plaque and Gum Inflammation A Double-Blind Randomized Trial

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the effects of pure green tea mouthwash on reducing dental plaque and gingival inflammation compared to placebo and essential oils mouthwashes in healthy adults. This double-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial aims to determine if pure green tea mouthwash can effectively decrease plaque accumulation and gum inflammation over a three-week period. The study includes healthy participants aged 18 to 50 years with good periodontal health. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups pure green tea mouthwash, Listerine Total Care mouthwash, Listerine Green Tea mouthwash, or a placebo mouthwash. Each participant will rinse with 10 ml of their assigned mouthwash twice daily for 30 seconds and will avoid all mechanical oral hygiene during the three-week experimental period. Afterward, participants will receive professional cleaning and fluoride treatment and will be followed for two more weeks to ensure oral health recovery. Throughout the study, clinical examinations will be conducted at baseline, and on days 7, 14, and 21 to assess plaque index, gingival index, and staining index. Participants will also report their perception of oral freshness and breath quality. The primary outcome measure is the Turesky modification of the Quigley-Hein plaque index. Safety will be monitored for adverse effects such as gum irritation or sensitivity, with any incidents documented and managed accordingly.

The Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Effect of Pure Green Tea Mouth Wash Compared to Placebo and Essential Oils Mouth Washes