Clinical effect of a gel containing Lippia sidoides on plaque and gingivitis control

• Published in: European journal of dentistry Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 028 - 034
• Main Authors: Luis da Silva, Pereira Sérgio, Carvalho Machado, Praxedes Yuri, Catunda, Bastos Thiago, Nogueira Barbosa, Alencar Phillipe, Nogueira da, Costa Flávio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: A-12, Second Floor, Sector -2, NOIDA -201301, India Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd 01.01.2013; Dental Investigations Society
• Subjects: Original Article; gingival status; dental students; Oral hygiene; Dental plaque; Lippia sidoides; gingivitis; chlorhexidine
• ISSN: 1305-7456; 1305-7464
• DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1698992

ABSTRACT Objective: This parallel controlled clinical trial evaluated the effect of a gel containing Lippia sidoides essential oil on plaque and gingivitis control. Methods: Thirty patients (n=30) were randomly selected and allocated into three groups: Lippia sidoides (LS, n=10), chlorhexidine (CLX, n=10) or placebo (control, n=10). Plaque and bleeding index were recorded at baseline and after three months. All volunteers were instructed to brush with the gel three times a day throughout the experiment period. Results: There was a significant reduction on plaque and gingivitis in the test groups (P<.05), but no statistically significant difference was observed between them (P<.05). Conclusion: A gel preparation containing 10% Lippia sidoides essential oil was an efficient herbal antiplaque and antigingivitis agent. (Eur J Dent 2013;7:28-34)