Drug Res (Stuttg) 2015; 65(09): 463-467
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1382051
Original Article
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

The Effect of Pistacia atlantica Var. mutica Mouthwash on Dental Plaque Bacteria and Subgingival Microorganisms: a Randomized and Controlled Triple-blind Study

S. Arami
1   Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Dental and Periodontal research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
,
M. A. Mojaddadi
1   Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Dental and Periodontal research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
,
R. Pourabbas
1   Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Dental and Periodontal research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
,
M. T. Chitsaz
1   Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Dental and Periodontal research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
,
A. Delazar
2   Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy & Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
,
H. Mobayen
3   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz branch, Tabriz, Iran
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Publication History

received 19 December 2013

accepted 11 May 2014

Publication Date:
14 July 2014 (online)

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Abstract

Dental plaque is a well-documented etiologic factor for periodontal diseases. While chlorhexidine (CHX) is the gold-standard agent for treating dental plaques, undesirable side effects are often found after continuous use of the mouthwash. Therefore, this single-center, randomized, triple-blinded and clinical trial was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of Pistacia atlantica Var. mutica extract mouthwash on de novo dental plaque bacteria and subgingival microorganisms compared to CHX on a total of 28 patients. The mean aerobic plaque bacterial count of patients at baseline was 2.17×106. After 4 days of treatment, there were statistically significant decreases in the mean aerobic bacteria in the patients who received P. atlantica and/or CHX (7.25×104, p=0.006) and (9.91×103, p=0.002), respectively, compared to the patients who received the placebo (6.26×105). This study showed that P. atlantica mouthwash is effective against gingival microorganisms. Because of its reduced side effects, P. atlantica mouthwash may be a good alternative choice for patients.