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Effect of Gum Arabic (Acacia Gum) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Mouthwashes Compared to Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Caries Prevention and the Prevalence of Oral Side Effects in High Caries Risk Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Arabic, Gum, Licorice Root, and 1 other intervention for High Caries Risk Patients and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 63 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This trial is to test the caries prevention effect of Arabic gum and Licorice root extracts compared to Chlorhexidine in high caries risk patients. The antimicrobial efficacy and oral side effects from using these mouthwashes will also be tested.
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natural gum of acacia tree: Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory medicinal plant used as a traditional oral hygiene substance (anticariogenic). It is used in treating sore throats, colds, bronchitis, toothache, gingival bleeding and mouth ulcers.
natural licorice, herbal plant to relieve coughs, sore throats, and gastric inflammation. flavouring and sweetening agent. it's anti-caries, soothing anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties benefit against oral diseases and dental caries
chemical agent used as a mouthwash against cariogenic bacteria. considered the gold standard