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Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) also known as oakwood mushroom, is the edible mushroom generally found in Asia and is well known for its antibacterial, anti-plaque and anti-inflammatory efficacy. Chlorhexidine mouthwash is considered as gold standard, but because of its various side effects, it is important to find an herbal alternative to it.
Aim: To evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-plaque efficacy of Lentinula edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) mouthwash in patients with gingivitis.
Methodology: 45 participants of both genders with age range of 17 to 60 years, with moderate to severe gingivitis, were randomly divided into 3 groups: GROUP 1-SRP+Shiitake mushroom mouthwash (n=15), GROUP 2-SRP+0.2% Chlorhexidine mouthwash (n=15), GROUP 3-Only SRP (n=15). The clinical outcomes evaluated were: PI (Turesky Gilmore Modification of Quigley Hein Plaque Index) and GI (Löe and Silness) at baseline, 15th and 30th day. Statistical analysis was done using dependent t-test and independent t-test.
Result: Intragroup comparison showed significant decrease in GI and PI from baseline in all the 3 groups but no statistical difference in intergroup comparison between the 3 groups was seen.
Conclusion: Shiitake mushroom mouthwash can be used as an herbal alternative to Chlorhexidin.
