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Propolis Containing Chewing Gum and Gingivitis

NCT06685419 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2024-11-12

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Propolis is a natural, non-toxic, sticky substance produced by honeybees that can kill bacteria, fungi, and larvae invading the beehive. It has been used in the treatment of infections and healing of wounds and burns for years. This study evaluated the effects of chewing gum containing pure propolis on plaque accumulation and gum disease in patients who brushed their teeth regularly.

Conditions

  • Gingivitis

Interventions

OTHER

Propolis containing gum

Patients with moderate gingivitis will be asked to use gum containing propolis 5 times a day for a total of 3 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • naksaka

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nurcan Altas · Istanbul Medipol Univeristy

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-04-06
Primary Completion
2024-05-30
Completion
2024-06-20

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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