Comparative Evaluation of Propolis Mouthwash With 0.2% Chlorhexidine Mouthwash in Improving the Periodontitis

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinicalTrials.gov
Year 2023
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of Propolis mouthwash with 0.2% Chlorhexidine mouthwash as an adjunct to mechanical therapy in improving the status of periodontal disease in peri-menopausal women. The main question it aims to answer are: * Will propolis mouthwash be equal to Chlorhexidine mouthwash in improving the periodontal status of perimenopausal women? * Can neopterin be used as an indicator of periodontal disease. Participants will be asked questions about their general health, menstrual health and oral health then scaling will be done. After that participants will give saliva sample by spitting in a given container. Participants will be divided into 2 groups for treatment and each group comprised of 51 participants. Group 1: 20% Propolis mouthwash, twice a day for 6 weeks. Group 2: 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash, twice a day for 6 weeks.
Epistemonikos ID: 1789488e3598f9d572cf165ce2dddf5272a54a2c
First added on: Feb 19, 2024