Competing with propolis in the field of dentistry is tough. Propolis responds very well when in contact with mucous linings of the body. This super antioxidant also delivers antimicrobial, antifungal and antiseptic properties which make it very adaptable to numerous conditions found out of balance. A secret in finding good toothpaste is to look for the "propolis. If it's not brown, then it's not significant.
A double blind, randomized, crossover study design was
conducted among thirty healthy dental students. After oral prophylaxis all
subjects were given a washout product for one week period. Subjects were then
made to brush with (washout product) for 1 minute followed by 1 minute brushing
with assigned test product. The baseline MGMPI plaque scores were recorded.
Subjects were then refrained from oral hygiene for 24 hours, and were recalled
to be re-disclosed and re-measured for plaque formation. This procedure was
repeated according to crossover design after a washout period of (2 week).
Statistical tests used were Krukalwallis and Wilcoxon sign rank test.
RESULTS:
There was a significant difference in 24 hour score between the test products evaluated. When the change from baseline to 24 hours was analyzed, the test product Propolis resulted in a consistently and significantly (p < 0.05) lower MGMPI mean scores than the Colgate Total and Miswak toothpastes.
The antiplaque efficacy of propolis-based herbal toothpaste:
A crossover clinical study
J Nat Sci Biol Med. 2015 Jul-Dec;6(2):364-8
BACKGROUND:
In recent years, herbal products have been suggested as an
economic, safe and probably effective alternative for prevention and control of
various oral diseases. But still there are some products which need to be
evaluated. Of lately, Propolis is one such product. To assess and compare the
efficacy of herbal dentifrice containing Propolis with Miswak and Colgate total
toothpastes in controlling plaque formation.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
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| Propolia propolis herbal toothpaste |
RESULTS:
There was a significant difference in 24 hour score between the test products evaluated. When the change from baseline to 24 hours was analyzed, the test product Propolis resulted in a consistently and significantly (p < 0.05) lower MGMPI mean scores than the Colgate Total and Miswak toothpastes.
CONCLUSION:
Propolis was found to be safe and effective in reducing
plaque accumulation when compared to Miswak and Colgate total toothpaste.
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