Application of Gengigel in the Treatment of Gingival Inflammation

Introduction. Dental plaque is a major cause of gingival inflammation, which is, if not treated, transformed to periodontal disease. So, prevention and medication of gingival inflammation is focused on dental plaque control. Therefore, many professional pastes, gels or solutions are available at the market. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Gengigel® gel (Ricerfarma, Milano) in the treatment of gingival inflammation. Material and Methods. The study encompassed 40 patients, divided in 2 groups: 20 of them maintained regular oral hygiene and applied Gengigel through gum massage twice a day after brushing their teeth, and 20 patients, who also maintained regular oral hygiene, did not apply the gel. Both groups were tested at the beginning of the study and after a month. Results: Index values of dental plaque and gingival inflammation after the treatment were evidently reduced in both groups. Particularly good results were noted in the group of patients who practiced gum massage with Gengigel. Conclusion: The comparative analysis of the index values pointed out statistically significant improvement in patients who used Gengigel the reduced gingival inflammation, which is directly connected to the minimized plaque accumulation.