Abstract

EFFECTIVENESS OF INDIVIDUALISED HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES IN CASES OF GINGIVITIS USING SULCUS BLEEDING INDEX AND VISUAL ANALOGUE SCALE: A SINGLE-ARM INTERVENTIONAL STUDY

Dr. Navita Sharma *, Dr. Soumya Singh, Dr. Bhumika Bhambhani

Abstract

Gingivitis is a prevalent inflammatory disorder affecting gingiva, primarily resulting from buildup of dental plaque. It is characterized by symptoms such as gingival redness, swelling, and bleeding on probing, and signifies the initial reversible phase of periodontal disease. If untreated, it may progress to periodontitis and lead to destruction of supporting tissue of teeth.[1] Conventional management involves mechanical plaque control and antimicrobial therapy; nevertheless, there has been a growing interest in alternative and supplementary therapeutic methods in recent years.[2] Objective: To evaluate effectiveness of individualised homoeopathic medicine in cases of gingivitis using Sulcus Bleeding Index (SBI) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Methods: A prospective interventional single-arm study was conducted in the OPD/IPD of Dr. Girendra Pal Homoeopathic Hospital and Research Centre, Jaipur (Collegiate of Dr. Madan Pratap Khunteta Homoeopathic Medical college & Hospital, Sanganer, Jaipur). Fifty patients diagnosed with Gingivitis were enrolled according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Individualised Homoeopathic medicines were prescribed based on the principles described by Dr. Hahnemann. Patients were followed for six weeks. Gingival status was assessed using the Sulcus Bleeding Index (SBI)[3] and Visual Analog Scale (VAS)[4] at baseline and at follow-up visits. Pre- and post-treatment scores were compared using paired statistical analysis to evaluate treatment outcomes. Results: Significant reduction in gingival inflammation and bleeding was observed at end of study period (p

Keywords: Gingivitis, Homoeopathy, Individualised treatment, Periodontal disease, Single-arm study.