Maha Abdul Aziz Ahmed
Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry, IraqPublications
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Research
Evaluation the Effects of Dentifrice Containing Propolis Extract in the Control of Plaque and Gingivitis with Measuring il-1? and il-6 Salivary Cytokines levels, (clinical and immunological trial)
Author(s): Leenah Zuheer Hassan* and Maha Abdul Aziz Ahmed
Background: Plants such as Propolis is a resinous substance obtained from the beehives that has antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-virus, antifungal, antitumor and anti-inflammatory activities. Gingivitis and periodontitis are diseases that involve the role of both the bacteria and the host immune response. Tooth brushing is effective in reducing levels of dental plaque. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the toothpaste containing Propolis on control of plaque and gingivitis clinically and immunologically. Twenty patients diagnosed with generalized dental biofilm induced gingivitis were selected randomly to use propolis containing toothpaste (Ecodenta) and Colgate total toothpaste, for 7days for each type, and wash out period 7 days between them. Clinical periodontal evaluation is undertaken and saliva sample collection at baseline visit and after 7 days’ tooth .. Read More»