Clinical Effectiveness of Ocimum basilicum Mouthwash as an Adjunct to Toothbrushing in Managing Patients With Plaque-Induced Gingivitis: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
- 2025-12-09
- RCT · n = 35
- International journal of dental hygiene 24(2)
- Atrey J Pai Khot
- Anu Sara Varghese
- Anil V Ankola
- Roopali M Sankeshwari
- Vinuta Hampiholi
- Kishori P Sutar
- Prajakta J Chavan
- Ram Surath Kumar
- PubMed: 41366506
- DOI: 10.1111/idh.70017
- High evidence
- Clinical
Both groups exhibited a gradual and significant reduction in both gingival and plaque scores from baseline to days 7 and 21 (p < 0.001). However, the CHX group showed a significant reduction in GI (0.48 ± 0.18) and PI (0.59 ± 0.14) from baseline to 21 days, respectively when compared to the OB group GI (0.72 ± 0.22) and PI (0.77 ± 0.19).
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Small
- Significant
- Yes