Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of topical ozonated olive oil and topical chlorohexidine gluconate in the management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis
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Vol 15 No 1 (2024), Original Article
Vol 15 No 1 (2024)

Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of topical ozonated olive oil and topical chlorohexidine gluconate in the management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis

Original Article
Published 8 May 2024
Prasanna R. SONAR
Resident, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be university), Sawangi-Meghe, Wardha
Aarati S. PANCHBHAI
Prof, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology. Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be university), Sawangi-Meghe, Wardha (Maharastra), India
Anil Govindrao GHOM
Professor and Head, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India
Sudhir DOLE
Consultant Ozone Therapy Specialist, Trainer & Speaker for Ozone therapy, Ozone Therapy Clinics, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
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Keywords

chlorhexidine gluconate
ozonated olive oil
ecurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS)
erythema
pain

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SONAR , P. R., PANCHBHAI , A. S., GHOM , A. G., & DOLE, S. (2024). Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of topical ozonated olive oil and topical chlorohexidine gluconate in the management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis . International Arab Journal of Dentistry (IAJD), 15(1), 29-37. Retrieved from https://journals.usj.edu.lb/iajd/article/view/955
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Abstract

Introduction: Aphthous ulcers are painful and may significantly impact dental hygiene, speech, and eating. the objectives of treatment are to lessen discomfort and to improve healing. Many symptomatic treatment modalities are used for aphthous ulcerations. Topically chlorhexidine gluconate is used most commonly in these ulcerations.

Aims: The study aimed to compare the efficacy of topical ozonated olive oil and topical chlorhexidine gluconate in the management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

Methods: This randomized single-blinded study was done with 20 participants who were split into the chlorhexidine gluconate group and the ozonated olive oil group. Treatment response was assessed by measures of pain reduction, erythema reduction, and ulcer duration on the 2nd, 4th, and 6th day. SPSS version 21 was used to conduct the statistical analysis.

Results: The ozonated oil group indicated a significant decrease in pain and erythema on day 2 and day 4. There was no pain and erythema on day 6 in the ozonated olive oil group.

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