Comparison of the effectiveness of 0.5% tea, 2% neem and 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwashes on oral health: A randomized control trial

Abstract

The effectiveness of 0.5% tea was more compared to 2% neem and 0.2% chlorhexidine mouth rinse.

Effectiveness of Azadirachta indica (neem) mouthrinse in plaque and gingivitis control: a systematic review

“…Of these, 201 articles were discarded after screening them based on their title and abstract, as they comprised of 61 trials evaluating non‐neem‐based herbal mouthrinses, 43 review articles and 97 double publications. The remaining five articles were selected for full‐text reading. Among these five articles, there were 3 RCTs , which evaluated the neem‐based herbal mouthrinse.…”

“…The remaining five articles were selected for full‐text reading. Among these five articles, there were 3 RCTs , which evaluated the neem‐based herbal mouthrinse. Additionally, there were 2 clinical trials that required additional screening of their full text because the information given in the abstract about the composition of herbal mouthrinse was not adequate to be able to judge their suitability.…”

“…After reading the full text of these 2 clinical trials , it was decided to exclude them as they evaluated non‐neem‐based herbal mouthrinses. The 3 RCTs evaluating the neem‐based herbal mouthrinses for control of plaque and gingivitis fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were thus selected for inclusion in the present systematic review. The study data was extracted from these trials including specific details about the interventions, populations, study methods and outcomes of significance to the review question and specific objectives (Tables and ).…”

Effects of green tea (Camellia sinensis) mouthwash containing 1% tannin on dental plaque and chronic gingivitis: a double‐blinded, randomized, controlled trial

“…Based on a 3 week study model, Balappanavar et al . used different preparations of 0.5% green tea mouthwash and 2% neem mouthwash and found them to be superior to 0.2% chlorhexidine against plaque accumulation and gingivitis …”

“…38 Based on a 3 week study model, Balappanavar et al used different preparations of 0.5% green tea mouthwash and 2% neem mouthwash and found them to be superior to 0.2% chlorhexidine against plaque accumulation and gingivitis. 39 Malhotra et al evaluated the antiplaque properties of Herboral (M Tech Innovations, Balajinagar, India), which contains 10 natural herbs, and 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwashes among dental students in a 3-day nonbrushing trial. The Herboral mouthwash was a potent plaque inhibitor, but less effective than chlorhexidine.…”