Comparative Evaluation Of Co-Enzyme Q10 Mouthwash And Chlorhexidine Mouthwash In The Treatment Of Gingivitis. A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to evaluate theanti-gingivitis effect of Co enzyme Q10 as a mouthwash with chlorhexidine mouthwash.

Materials and Methods: Forty patients were enrolled in the double blinded randomized controlled trial wherein 20 patients were allocated in test group and 20 patients in control group. For each patient scaling was performed and Coenzyme Q10 mouthwash given in test group and Chlorhexidine mouthwash given in control group and plaque index(PI), gingival index(GI) and bleeding index(BI) scores were recorded at baseline, 15 days and 30 days.

Results: Marked reductions of Plaque index, Gingival index, and Bleeding Index were observed after 30 days in both  groups. But the difference  that was observed in both  groups after 30 days did not appear to be statistically significant.

Conclusion: It can be concluded from the current study that Coenzyme Q10 has potential for reducing the gingival inflammation, when used in the form of mouthwash with no side-effects evident in any of the patients. Therefore, future studies are required for testing the antiplaque and anti-gingivitis efficacy of Co enzyme Q10.