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Evaluation of Lentinula edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) Mouthwash in Patients with Gingivitis

Mumtak Taki, Shubhashree Pillai, Neema Shetty, Aditi Mathur, Ashish Bali, Pritish Chandra Pal

Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) also known as oakwood mushroom, is the edible mushroom generally found in Asia and is well known for its antibacterial, anti-plaque and anti-inflammatory efficacy. Chlorhexidine mouthwash is considered as gold standard, but because of its various side effects, it is important to find an herbal alternative to it.

Aim: To evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-plaque efficacy of Lentinula edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) mouthwash in patients with gingivitis.

Methodology: 45 participants of both genders with age range of 17 to 60 years, with moderate to severe gingivitis, were randomly divided into 3 groups: GROUP 1-SRP+Shiitake mushroom mouthwash (n=15), GROUP 2-SRP+0.2% Chlorhexidine mouthwash (n=15), GROUP 3-Only SRP (n=15). The clinical outcomes evaluated were: PI (Turesky Gilmore Modification of Quigley Hein Plaque Index) and GI (Löe and Silness) at baseline, 15^th and 30^th day. Statistical analysis was done using dependent t-test and independent t-test.

Result: Intragroup comparison showed significant decrease in GI and PI from baseline in all the 3 groups but no statistical difference in intergroup comparison between the 3 groups was seen.

Conclusion: Shiitake mushroom mouthwash can be used as an herbal alternative to Chlorhexidin.