Effect of natural honey on gingivitis associated pregnancy
New Egyptian Journal of Medicine [The]. 1999; 20 (Supp. 2): 67-72
in English
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ABSTRACT
This work aimed to investigate the effect of natural honey on gingivitis associated pregnancy. The study divided 49 pregnant women suffering from gingivitis in the 2nd and the 3rd trimester free from medical and obstetrical disorders into two groups Group I included 25 pregnant women receiving honey and instruction and Group II included 24 pregnant women receiving routine dental care and served as controls. A follow up evaluation was done. Data were collected by using graduated periodontal prop and observational sheet for the evaluation of the degree of improvement of gingivitis and periodontal pockets. The results revealed that there was a rapid improvement in clinical characteristics and the mean value of gingival pocket was reduced rapidly in the experimental group with no improvement in the control group
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pregnancy Trimester, Second
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Pregnancy Trimester, Third
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Treatment Outcome
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Protective Agents
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Gingival Pocket
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Gingivitis
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Honey
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
New Egypt. J. Med.
Year:
1999
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