Dentistry

Soma Shekar SM

Publications

• Research Article
  Health from the Hive: 5% Propolis Mouth Wash as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Chronic Generalized Gingivitis-A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
  Author(s): Krishna Kripal, Manjunath SM, Shivanagendra SM, Devendra Kumar SM, Soma Shekar SM, Sushma Reddy Bhavanam, Kavita Chandrasekaran, Aiswarya Dileep and Shilpa SM Krishna Kripal, Manjunath SM, Shivanagendra SM, Devendra Kumar SM, Soma Shekar SM, Sushma Reddy Bhavanam, Kavita Chandrasekaran, Aiswarya Dileep and Shilpa SM
  
  Background: Gingival diseases affect 80% of the adult population in India and are considered to be plaque initiated inflammatory conditions with the presence of pathogenic bacteria. The term, Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums or gingiva. Gingivitis is a non-destructive type of periodontal disease if left untreated gingivitis can progress to periodontitis. Thus it can eventually lead to loss of teeth. It is a well-known fact that all periodontitis are initiated by gingivitis. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of 5% propolis mouth wash in chronic generalized gingivitis and also to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of 5% propolis mouth wash with respect to the chlorhexidine mouth wash. Method: A total of 45 randomly selected patients (lottery method) between the age group of 18-70 years were selecte.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2161-1122.23.13.654

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