Gingival Inflammation Reduction Using Functional Chewing Gum- An Analytical Study

Abstract

Introduction- Chronic and uncontrolled gingival inflammation in response to dysbiotic dental plaque accumulation is considered key factor in the onset of periodontitis.

Methodology- This study was a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, single center trial of 12 weeks follow-up. This study's main goal was to determine how chitosan and blackberry extract, which were administered in chewing gum as an aid to oral hygiene, affected gingival inflammation and plaque biofilm development. All patients had at least 20 natural teeth and were at least 18 years of age.

Results-40 of the 51 individuals who were evaluated for candidacy and who met the inclusion guidelines were randomly allocated to the control and test arms. 34 participants—17 in each arm—completed the trial, and the results were used for data gathering. There were 20 girls in all, of whom 11 (65%) and 9 (52%) were in the experimental and control groups, respectively. 31 people said they had never smoked, and the other participants said they had smoked in the past.

Conclusion- This study demonstrated that a process of pathogenic plaque formation is disturbed, possibly via disruption of oral biofilm and affecting adhesive properties of the oral bacteria, resulting in a numerical decrease of plaque formation and a significant reduction of gingival bleeding compared to a placebo chewing gum.