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Efficacy and Tolerability of a Scutellaria lateriflora L. and Cistus × incanus L.-Based Chewing Gum on the Symptoms of Gingivitis: A Monocentric, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Preclinical studies have shown that the combination of × L. and L. extracts exerts beneficial effects on oral health against gingivitis. Thus, this study aimed to assess the tolerability of a chewing gum and its efficacy on gingivitis in a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Enrolled su...
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Published in: | Nutrients 2024-03, Vol.16 (6), p.862 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Preclinical studies have shown that the combination of
×
L. and
L. extracts exerts beneficial effects on oral health against gingivitis. Thus, this study aimed to assess the tolerability of a chewing gum and its efficacy on gingivitis in a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Enrolled subjects (
= 60, 18-70 years) were randomized to receive two chewing gums or a placebo daily for 3 months. At baseline (t0) and monthly (t1, t2, and t3) timepoints, the Quantitative Gingival Bleeding Index (QGBI), the Modified Gingival Index (MGI), and the Oral Health 15 items (OH-15)] were employed to assess potential improvements in gingivitis. Pain was self-quantified via the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and the Clinical Global Impression Scale for Severity of illness (CGI-S) helped in evaluating the oral general conditions. This study is listed on the ISRCTN registry. At t3, the QGBI, MGI, OH-15, VAS, and CGI-S values decreased in the treated but not in the placebo group (β = 0.6 ± 0.1, t
= 3.680,
< 0.001; β = 0.87 ± 0.21, t
= 4.263,
< 0.001; β = 5.3 ± 2.5, t
= 2.086,
= 0.038; β = 3.16 ± 0.51, t
= 6.253,
< 0.001; and β = 1.09 ± 0.32, t
= 3.419,
< 0.001, respectively). A significant improvement in gingival health occurred after a 3-month intervention with the chewing gums containing
and
extracts. |
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ISSN: | 2072-6643 2072-6643 |
DOI: | 10.3390/nu16060862 |