Evaluation of the efficacy of triphala mouth rinse as coadjuvant in the treatment of chronic generalized periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of triphala and chlorhexidine mouthwash as coadjuvants in the treatment of chronic generalized periodontitis. Methods: The study included 50 subjects diagnosed with chronic generalized periodontitis. After scaling and root planning treatment, patients were equally divided into 2 groups. Group A patients were prescribed with triphala mouthwash and Group B patients were prescribed with 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash. The clinical parameters such as the Gingival Index (GI) and Plaque Index (PI) were recorded at baseline, 7, 30 and 45 days respectively. Results: Both treatments showed significant reductions of GI and PI after 45 days. Triphala mouthwash was better in controlling gingival inflammation (1.38 for Triphala and 1.58 for Chlorhexidine after 45 days). Both groups were similar in controlling plaque accumulation (1.59 for Triphala and 1.57 for Chlorhexidine after 45 days). Complains of metallic taste were observed in CHX group. Conclusions: Triphala mouthwash has proven to be as effective as chlorhexidine mouthwash in chronic generalized periodontitis patients.