Effect of 4.7% Stevia Solution Mouth Rinsing on Salivary pH: An In Vivo Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Stevia is a natural, non-caloric sweetener with antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-cariogenic properties. Aim was to assess compare the effect of 4.7% stevia solution, sucrose solution distilled water mouth rinsing on salivary pH. Methods: Randomized controlled trial latin square design followed involving 15 female participants aged 20-23 years. Participants were randomly allocated three interventional groups; Group A: rinse, B: rinse C: rinse. Salivary pH assessments done at baseline 1, 20 60 minutes post intervention using indicator strips. For statistical analysis, significance level fixed p<0.05. One way repeated measures ANOVA by Tukey’s Hoc tests used for data analysis Results: There significant (p<0.05) increase in (at respectively) compared Conclusion: showed one hour from rinsing. Hence, it may serve as an sugar substitute.