Effects of Chewing Gum Base on Oral Hygiene and Mental Health: A Pilot Study

The purpose of the present study was to clarify long-term effects frequent chewing unflavored and odorless gum (hereafter, base) on oral hygiene mental health. This single-arm study, which started with a 4-week control ended intervention period, conducted in two phases: one 2017 2018. participants comprised 36 dental students (17 2017, 19 2018). During all were required chew piece base 7 times day for 10 min each time. unstimulated salivary flow rate masticatory efficiency measured number counted. Two questionnaires ?the Profile Mood States, second edition (POMS2) 30-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-30)? administered assess In both phases, showed significant increase after period (p<0.05). GHQ-30 scores tendency toward negative correlation (r=?0.4647, p=0.06). 2018, observed between POMS2 (r=?0.6296, p<0.01). These findings suggest that increases rate. However, no change