Effectiveness of NBF Gingival Gel use for treatment of patients with chronic catarrhal gingivitis

Aim. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of NBF Gingival Gel in patients with chronic catarrhal gingivitis. Methods. Fedorov-Volodkyna and Green-Vermillion indexes were used to determine oral hygiene status. Schiller-Pisarev test was conducted for qualitative assessment of gingivitis. Papillar-marginal-alveolar (PMA) index by Parma modification and the gingival sulcus bleeding by Mulleman index were used for quantitative assessment of gingivitis. The condition of the alveolar processes was determined by orthopantomography. Antimicrobial activity of NBF Gingival Gel was studied with methods of agar diffusion and serial dilutions in semi-liquid agar and meat-peptone broth to determine the minimum bactericidal concentration according to the №167 order from 05.04.2007. Antimicrobial activity of the NBF Gingival Gel against microflora from the gingival pockets in patients with chronic catarrhal gingivitis was studied in comparison with Metrogil dent and Gengigel. Results. Analysis of microorganisms sensitivity to the dental gels action had showed the low antimicrobial activity of NBF Gingival Gel compared to traditional drugs. NBF Gingival Gel demonstrated prebiotic properties, promoted growth of normal flora of the oral cavity and demonstrated antimicrobial activity to opportunistic microorganisms. Conclusions. Application of NBF Gingival Gel increased effectiveness of treatment of chronic catarrhal gingivitis due to anti-inflammatory, soothing and protective effect on the mucous membrane of the mouth. Results of microbiological tests revealed the expediency of simultaneous use of antimicrobial agents, including antiseptic rinses, irrigation, mouth trays