The effect of an oral spray containing an aqueous extract of Triticum vulgare on dental plaque and gingival inflammation in schoolchildren: A randomized controlled trial

Authors

  • L Bello Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, Section of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Turin, Turin
  • F Romano Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, Section of Periodontology, University of Turin, Turin
  • C Gaido Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, Section of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Turin, Turin
  • P Defabianis Department of Surgical Sciences, C.I.R. Dental School, Section of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Turin, Turin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2020.21.02.04

Keywords:

Children, Dental plaque, Gingivitis, Herbal medicine, Oral hygiene

Abstract

AIM: To investigate whether the daily use of a spray containing an aqueous extract of Triticum vulgare (TV), belonging to the family of Graminaceae, associated with supervised toothbrushing may improve gingival health in schoolchildren with mixed dentition. METHODS: Study design: Randomised, controlled, single-centre, examiner blind, parallel-group study. The study population included 57 schoolchildren with plaque-induced gingivitis randomly allocated to test (n = 29) and control (n = 28) group. Both groups were enrolled in a mechanical plaque control programme for a period of 2 weeks. The test group was also instructed to use a gluten free spray formulation of TV spray twice daily after toothbrushing. Evaluations of plaque index, modified gingivitis index (GI), salivary pH and whole stimulated saliva quantity took place at baseline and after 1 and 2 weeks of study product use.