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  • Title: Effect of sugar-free chewing gum on plaque and gingivitis among 14-15-year-old school children: A randomized controlled trial.
    Author: Saheer PA, Parmar P, Majid SA, Bashyam M, Kousalya PS, Marriette TM.
    Journal: Indian J Dent Res; 2019; 30(1):61-66. PubMed ID: 30900659.
    Abstract:
    AIM: The aim of the study was to find out the effect of sugar-free chewing gums (xylitol and sorbitol) on plaque and gingivitis among 14-15-year-old school children. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A single center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted on 14-15-year-old children. Sample size was determined to be 48. Participants were randomly allocated to test group (xylitol [n = 12], sorbitol [n = 12]) and control group (no gum, n = 24). Duration of the study was 14 days. Baseline assessment of plaque, gingival, and bleeding score, followed by oral prophylaxis. Selected children received daily two chewing gum (1.1 g each) to chew for 20 min postbreakfast and postlunch. Follow-up was done on 15th day. Analysis was done using independent t-test, ANOVA, and post hoc test. Significance level was kept at P < 0.05. RESULTS: There was a significant reduction in plaque, gingival, and bleeding score in test group (P < 0.05) compared to control group. CONCLUSION: Sugar-free gum (xylitol and sorbitol) significantly reduced the plaque, gingival, and bleeding score.
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