A randomized controlled clinical trial of Ocimum sanctum and chlorhexidine mouthwash on dental plaque and gingival inflammation

Gupta, Dheeraj; Bhaskar, Dara John; Gupta, Rajendra Kumar; Karim, Bushra; Jain, Ankita; Singh, Rajeshwar; Karim, Wahaja

doi:10.4103/0975-9476.131727

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“…This allows dental practitioners to check for potential herbal -drug interactions before prescribing or initiating treatments. Our present study showed that the participants had been using a variety of TM in treating different conditions for dental care which was consistence with previous studies (Table 4) (2,(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37). These conditions included gingivitis, toothache, teething, mouth ulcers, sore throat, temporomandibular joint pain, headache, neck pain and nasal decongestion.…”

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Use of traditional medicine for dental care by different ethnic groups in New Zealand

Guo

Low

et al. 2020

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Objective To explore the views, use of and access to traditional medicine (TM) among different ethnicities living in New Zealand. Methods Qualitative study and in depth interviews were used. An individual semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed using an inductive approach to identify the main themes. Results Three main themes were extracted from interviews with 14 participants from diverse cultural backgrounds: (1) the perspectives of TM varied among different ethnic groups, and included the involvement of spirituality, the environment, knowledge and usage of TM. (2) The TM that was used by different ethnic groups included plants, herbs, massage, and other forms of healing. Reasons for choosing traditional or western medicines generally included family tradition, access to TM, and finding a competent traditional healer. (3) The barriers in accessing TM included the paucity of traditional healers, difficulty accessing plants and cost, therefore most would look for substitution or alternative treatment. Conclusion Even though the access to these TM in New Zealand was a challenge for the majority of the participants, they are still considered the first-line treatment for the majority. This study provided dental practitioners an insight into the different sort of TM used by the population. By understanding and acknowledging the use of TM, dental practitioners could create a supportive environment for patients to disclose their use of TM and allow them to educate patients on the use of TM.

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Use of traditional medicine for dental care by different ethnic groups in New Zealand

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Low

et al. 2020

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“…Use of CAM therapies is growing in the general population as a preventive and therapeutic modality. [25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36] Including CAM education into the dentist curriculum can increase their awareness of MSD prevention from student life itself. Future research that looks at incorporating CAM therapies such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and acupressure into dental programs can assess their effectiveness by evaluating dentists' musculoskeletal pain once they are in private practice.…”

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Musculoskeletal Pain Management Among Dentists

Gupta

Devaki

Dommaraju

et al. 2015

Holistic Nursing Practice

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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most important occupational health issues in health care workers. Musculoskeletal pain is an occupational health problem for dental professionals, particularly dentists. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can be helpful in managing and preventing these MSDs. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of MSDs among dentists residing in east India and the use of CAM therapies for the management of MSDs among dentists. Dentists (N = 1082) residing in east India, registered under the Dental Council of India, were surveyed. A questionnaire comprising demographic profile, questions related to MSD among dentists, use of CAM therapies for MSD management, source of CAM information. Data analysis was done using SPSS (version 17), and data were presented in tabular and graphic forms. Univariate and bivariate analyses were done, with P < .05 considered as significant. A response rate of 81% (n = 877) was obtained, revealing that 71% (n = 623) of dentists suffered from MSD. The use of CAM was reported among 83% (n = 517) and conventional therapy among 15% (n = 94) of dentists, and 2% (n = 12) of dentists with MSD do not use any type of treatment modality. Complementary and alternative medicine represents a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not considered to be part of conventional medicine. CAM therapies have improved quality of life and have given a new meaning to it, especially to dentists who suffer from MSD.

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“…It must be pointed out that herbal agents can also be used in a dentifrice or mouth rinse vehicle, aiming to control supragingival plaque and gingivitis. Aloe vera, Abhaibhubejhr and miswak extract are some of the phytotherapics used in dentifrice form, while Anacardium occidentale and Ocimum sanctum are some of the plants that has been used in a mouth rinse formulation. Herbal products for gingivitis control tend to have fewer side effects and are generally cheaper than synthetic products.…”

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Efficacy of local phytotherapy in the nonsurgical treatment of periodontal disease: A systematic review

Moro

Souto

Franco

et al. 2018

J of Periodontal Research

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Herbal drugs are commonly used in the treatment of several diseases, including periodontitis. So far, no systematic review had evaluated the evidence regarding the efficacy of these agents in the treatment of periodontal disease. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to evaluate the effect of local application of phytotherapic agents as adjuncts to scaling and root planing (SRP), compared to SRP alone, on clinical parameters of chronic periodontal patients. Only randomized controlled trials of at least 3 months follow-up, of SRP alone in association with local phytotherapic agents were included. MEDLINE (PubMed), Google Scholar and LILACS databases were searched for articles published up to October 2016. Random-effects meta-analyses were conducted for clinical attachment level and probing pocket depth (PPD) change after treatment. Of 1861 papers potentially relevant, 7 were included. All studies showed that periodontal treatment in association with local phytotherapic delivery promotes a significant PPD reduction and the majority of them showed clinical attachment level gain. The local use of phytotherapy as an adjunct to SRP may promote additional benefits in PPD reduction and clinical attachment level gain. However, these results must be interpreted with caution due to the small sample size, high risk of bias and heterogeneity of the studies.

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A randomized controlled clinical trial of Ocimum sanctum and chlorhexidine mouthwash on dental plaque and gingival inflammation

Cited by 73 publications

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Use of traditional medicine for dental care by different ethnic groups in New Zealand

Use of traditional medicine for dental care by different ethnic groups in New Zealand

Musculoskeletal Pain Management Among Dentists

Efficacy of local phytotherapy in the nonsurgical treatment of periodontal disease: A systematic review

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