Chewing Gum Containing EDTA, MSM, Xylitol Work Comparable to Chlorhexidine Mouth Rinse

K. Harathi; T. Madhavi Padma; K.V.N.R. Prathap; B. Vengal rao; V. Srujankumar; K. Darshika; K. Harathi; T. Madhavi Padma; K.V.N.R. Prathap; B. Vengal rao; V. Srujankumar; K. Darshika

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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): 2026 Volume -14 - Issue 1

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February 7, 2026

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Chewing Gum Containing EDTA, MSM, Xylitol Work Comparable to Chlorhexidine Mouth Rinse

K. Harathi

Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India

T. Madhavi Padma

Professor and HOD, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India

K.V.N.R. Prathap

Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India

B. Vengal rao

Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India

V. Srujankumar

Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India

K. Darshika

Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, India

Corresponding Author(s) : K. Harathi

karimillaharathi63@gmail.com

International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research, Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): 2026 Volume -14 - Issue 1
Article Published : February 7, 2026

Abstract

Dental plaque provides a proper environment for the growth and activity of bacteria responsible for periodontal diseases and caries.

AIM: To explore the effectiveness of chewing gum containing EDTA, MSM, Xylitol compared to chlorhexidine mouth wash in reducing plaque control efficacy and effects on gingival health.

OBJECTIVE: To access chewing gum containing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM) and xylitol works comparable to chlorehexidine mouthrinse" was to investigate the combined effects of the novel gum on plaque control. It also aimed to compare the gum's effectiveness with that of chlorhexidine mouthwash.

METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 200 dental students, comprising 90 males (40.9%) and 115 females (59.5%), including. The survey included 15 questions exploring the social media use and e-professionalism among health care students were analyzed based on gender, age and year of study using chi-square tests to identify statistically significant differences.

Keywords

Chewing gum; Chlorhexidine; Dental plaque; Mouthwash; Xylitol.

K. Harathi, T. Madhavi Padma, K.V.N.R. Prathap, B. Vengal rao, V. Srujankumar, K. Darshika. Chewing Gum Containing EDTA, MSM, Xylitol Work Comparable to Chlorhexidine Mouth Rinse. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Res. [Internet]. 2026 Feb. 7 [cited 2026 Mar. 9];14(1):58-64. Available from: https://ijamscr.com/ijamscr/article/view/1738