Effect of natural honey on gingivitis associated pregnancy

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