Evaluation of the Efficacy of G32 (Commercially Available Ayurvedic Preparation) in Reducing Halitosis – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors
Snehal Patil
Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University, Karad, Western Maharashtra, India.
Shashidhar Acharya
Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, India.
Siddhi Hathiwala
Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Guru Gobind Dental College and Research Centre, Burhanpur, India.
Deepak Singhal
Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, India.
Samuel Srinivasan
Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Thaimoogambika Dental College, Chennai, India.
Sachin Khatri
Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College, Nagpur, India.
Introduction
Oral malodour is a social malady affecting people of all the age groups. Effective management of oral malodour is the key to improve the quality of life of such people.
Aim
To evaluate the effectiveness of ayurvedic medication, G32 in controlling oral malodour and comparing the effects with Chlorhexidine (CHX).
Materials and Methods
This was a single blind randomized controlled trial with parallel study design conducted at a hospital in the city of Udupi in Southern India. A total of 40 patients suffering with oral malodour, aged 17-35 years, were included in this trial. After inclusion into the study, the subjects were examined twice, with a one-week interval between both examinations. Volatile Sulphur Compounds (VSCs), gingival, plaque and tongue coating scores were assessed at both examinations. Subjects were randomly allocated to G32 group – ayurvedic formulation (intervention group) and CHX group (control group), and were provided with the respective formulations enough to be used twice daily for a period of one week. The difference between the mean scores of VSCs, plaque, and gingivitis and tongue coating were compared within the intervention and control groups, respectively, using paired t-test.
Results
Both test and control groups showed a significant reduction in VSCs, plaque and gingivitis levels. The percentage reductions in VSCs, plaque and gingivitis were found to be similar among the two groups. There was no significant difference between the preintervention and postintervention scores in both the groups.
Conclusion
G32, an ayurvedic medication, can be an effective tool to deal with oral malodour.
Keywords: Chlorhexidine, Oral malodour, Volatile sulphur compounds
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