The Efficacy of OrasaltsTM in the Treatment of Gingivitis

Gingivitis is defined as inflammation of the gingiva. It is a common disease that is prevalent in both children and adults, and in both genders . The primary cause of gingivitis is plaque accumulation due to poor oral hygiene; however, gingivitis may result from many varied aetiological factors. Gingivitis is characterized by red, swollen, spongy gums that bleed easily . Current conventional treatment of gingivitis involves removal of plaque and the use of an antimicrobial mouthwash. Mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine gluconate are most commonly prescribed, however these have certain adverse effects. Ora-saltsTM is a commercially available mouthwash composed of natural sea salt, Arnica montana 30 centesimal (C), Echinacea angustifolia 30C, Staphisagria 30C, Phosphorus 30C, Hepar sulph 30C, cinnamon and liquorice. To date there is no research on the use of OrasaltsTM in the treatment of gingivitis. The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of OrasaltsTM in the treatment of gingivitis using the Modified Gingival Index (MGI) and the Quantitative Gingival Bleeding Index (QGBI).