Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi Extract Mouthwash on Periodontal Health Status of Well-Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in India: A Concurrent Parallel Pilot Trial

Authors

  • G V Usha Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davanagere, Karnataka, India. Author
  • Apoorva Shukla Former Postgraduate Student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davanagere, Karnataka, India. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2023.61206

Keywords:

Chlorhexidine, Dental Plaque, Diabetes Mellitus, Mouthwash, Periodontitis, Tulsi

Abstract

Background: One of the main risk factors for periodontitis is Diabetes Mellitus (DM). In patients with DM,  maintaining optimal oral hygiene is crucial to managing the advancement of periodontitis. The adverse effects of  chlorhexidine limit its long-term use. Tulsi is gaining more popularity due to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial  properties. Studies related to Tulsi mouthwash in Type 2 DM patients are lacking. Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of 6% Tulsi extract and 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwashes  on the periodontal health status of well-controlled type 2 DM patients. Materials and Methods: The present study is a concurrent, parallel, randomized controlled trial. A total of 38  participants aged 45–55 years were randomly allocated to two different groups. Group A and B participants were  treated with 0.2% chlorhexidine and 6% Tulsi extract mouthwashes, respectively. The assessments of gingivitis  (gingival Index), dental plaque (plaque Index), and periodontal pocket depth (Community Periodontal Index) were  done at baseline and on the 15th day. An unpaired t-test was used to compare the clinical conditions of the two groups. Results: Both groups have individually shown a statistically significant reduction in gingivitis, dental plaque, and  periodontal pocket depth. When both groups were compared on the 15th day, chlorhexidine mouthwash showed a  statistically significant reduction in PI scores (Group A 0.79 vs. Group B 0.86). Conclusion: Tulsi mouthwash is as efficacious as chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque, gingivitis, and pocket  depth among well-controlled Type 2 DM patients. 

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2023-12-31 — Updated on 2024-01-29

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Vol. 6 No. 12 (2023): International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga (Dec) (2023)

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Usha, G. V., & Shukla, A. (2024). Efficacy and Safety of Tulsi Extract Mouthwash on Periodontal Health Status of Well-Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in India: A Concurrent Parallel Pilot Trial. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 6(12), 39-44. https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2023.61206 (Original work published 2023)
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