EFFICACY OF ARIMEDADI OIL TO THAT OF CHLORHEXIDINE GEL IN PLAQUE-INDUCED GINGIVITIS PATIENTS

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Arimedadi oil is beneficial at all stages of periodontal diseases due to its biological effects, antimicrobial properties, oxidation of biomolecule precursors, and microbial toxins involved in periodontal diseases. It also promotes healing and tissue regeneration.

OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of Arimedadi oil in treating plaque-induced gingivitis with that of chlorhexidine gel

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study involved 30 patients, aged 18 to 65, with plaque-induced gingivitis, selected from the periodontology department at Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital in Chennai. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: Group I, the test group, will receive Arimedadi oil, and Group II, the control group, will receive chlorhexidine gel. Each participant received a three-minute gingival massage with the assigned treatment for two weeks.

Gingival health was evaluated using the Gingival and the Bleeding Index, before and after applying Arimedadi oil. Measurements were taken on the seventh- and fourteen-days post-application.

RESULTS: During the 14-day period, both groups experienced a significant improvement in gingival health relative to the control group.

CONCLUSIONS: Arimedadi oil is as effective as chlorhexidine gluconate when used alongside mechanical plaque control for preventing accumulation of plaque and gingivitis. Given its prophylactic and therapeutic benefits, Arimedadi oil could serve as a safe and effective alternative to 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate gel.