Ginger as a Potential Remedy for Periodontitis Treatment

Abstract

Periodontitis is an oral inflammatory condition related to tooth‐supporting tissues (e.g., the gingiva, alveolar bone, and periodontal ligament) and affects 70%–80% of people globally. Periodontitis can be linked with some serious diseases, like cardiovascular disorders, oral cancer, and metabolic syndrome, and it has not been declared an ideal therapy with minimum side effects against it.

AIM: To investigate the opinions Ginger as a Potential Remedy for Periodontitis Treatment.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy and safety of ginger as a potential remedy for periodontitis treatment, and to explore its mechanisms of action in reducing inflammation and combating bacterial infections associated with periodontitis.

METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 200 dental students, comprising 78 males (39%) and 122 females (61%). The survey included 15 questions about Ginger as a Potential Remedy for Periodontitis Treatment among undergraduate dental students were analyzed based on gender, age and year of study using chi-square tests to identify statistically significant differences.