A randomized clinical trial to evaluate and compare the efficacy of triphala mouthrinse with 0.2% chlorhexidine in hospitalized patients with periodontal diseases
Naiktari RS, Gaonkar P, Gurav AN, Khiste SV
Published in Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Methodology
Randomized clinical trial of Triphala mouthrinse versus 0.2% chlorhexidine and placebo in hospitalized patients with periodontal disease
Key Findings
Triphala and chlorhexidine produced comparable reductions in plaque and gingival indices, both superior to placebo
Conclusions
Triphala mouthrinse is an effective, lower-cost alternative to chlorhexidine for periodontal patients
Limitations
Short duration; hospitalized population may not generalize
Supplements Studied
Triphala and chlorhexidine produced comparable reductions in plaque and gingival indices, both superior to placebo
Study Details
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