COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE ANTI-PLAQUE AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT OF 0.5% GREEN TEA EXTRACT MOUTHWASH WITH 0.2% CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE MOUTHWASH IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING FIXED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT: A CROSS-OVER STUDY

Dr. Neha Kawale*, Dr. Varsha Rathod and Dr. Anupa Shetty

ABSTRACT

Aim: Study is to compare the anti-plaque and anti-inflammatory effect of 0.5% Green Tea Extract mouthwash with 0.2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate mouthwash in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Method: Randomised controlled trial was performed. 6 Subjects were selected divided into two groups group 1 was given green tea mouthwash and group 2 chlorhexidine after 15 day subjects were recalled and checked for Clinical parameters. A washout period of 15 days was kept and on 30th day group were cross overed so group 1 was given chlorhexidine and group 2 green tea mouthwash and on 45 day clinical parameters were checked. Results: Green tea mouthwash showed significant difference in terms of plaque reduction and gingival inflammation reduction from baseline to 45th day. Conclusion: Green tea mouthwash showed similar efficacy as chlorhexidine in terms of reduction of gingival inflammation and reduction of plaque without any side effects and hence can be used as an alternative to chlorhexidine.

Keywords: Green tea extract mouthwash, orthodontic, chlorhexidine, Fixed appliance.