Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Introduction: In India, mango, neem and triphala are considered a common way of cleaning teeth. These products possess medicinal properties. Hence in this study we aim to evaluate the antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of neem, mango, triphala, and cholrhexidine mouth wash among school children. Materials and Methods: Participants were randomly allotted to four groups with 25 participants in each group of neem, mango, triphala, and 0.12% chlorhexidine. The participants rinsed for 3 weeks. The plaque and gingival status were assessed Statistical Analysis was performed keeping P value < 0.05 as significant. Results: All three products showed significant reduction in plaque and gingival scores similar to chlorhexidine group (P < 0.001). No significant difference was found between the plaque and gingival scores obtained with triphala extract and chlorhexidine mouth rinse. Conclusion: Triphala, neem, mango, extract mouth rinse was effective in reducing plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation with reported no side effects.