The use of a gel and a dentifrice containing green tea and hyaluronic acid reduced the biofilm and inflammation around dental implants. A short-term pilot study

The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the effect different vehicles oral hygiene containing green tea and hyaluronic acid on peri-implant clinical parameters. In study, 21 patients with a total 112 implants used one tested: 1) dentifrice (10); 2) Gel (11). who received gel or presented partial fixed rehabilitation supported by implants. Patients were submitted analysis at baseline after 10 days begging use products. probing depth, level mucosa, distance from implant platform bottom pocket sulcus gingival inflammation index visible plaque in each 6 sites evaluated. general, all products showed promote reduction biofilm slight alteration mucosa marginal due inflammation. It not perceived side effects related gel. So, conclusion that able reduce accumulation around dental safety short-term evaluation period users