ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF OMNIDENT GEL VERSUS PATANJALI GEL ON GINGIVITIS IN GUJARAT POPULATION

Introduction: Gingivitis is a site-specic inammatory condition caused by dental biolm accumulation, characterized by gingival redness, swelling, and the absence of periodontal attachment loss. Herbal toothpastes have gained popularity due to their efcacy and minimal side effects. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of mechanical plaque control using two dentifrices—one containing aloe vera and the other 0.3% triclosan—on gingivitis through routine and short-term brushing. Materials And Methods: This study was a double-blind, controlled clinical trial conducted over two weeks at a single center. The participants had at least 20 natural teeth, no signs of disease progression, and unremarkable medical histories. Active treatment included oral hygiene instruction and scaling on the rst day and were recalled after 14 days for follow up. The study subjects were initially examined using the indices GI, PI and BOP, followed by professional tooth cleaning. Each participant was then randomly assigned one of two dentifrices. The allocation was done by an independent person, ensuring the investigator remained blinded to the product identity. spss,Version 25.0, was used for the statical analysis. Paired And Unpaired t-Test were applied to calculate the interferential statistics. The statistical constant was xed at P < 0.05. Results: This study compared the efcacy of Omnident and Patanjali toothpastes using Plaque Index (PI), Gingival Index (GI), and Bleeding on Probing (BOP) scores, revealing key differences. Omnident, showed a greater reduction in PI, GI and BOP than Patanjali. Overall, both toothpastes improved oral health, suggesting that either could be effective for maintaining oral hygiene. However, Omnident has a slight advantage.