Effect of commercial mouthwashes versus water and savacol on level of gingival inflammation and plaque accumulation in healthy adults: A parallel randomized placebo controlled single-blind clinical study.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Gingival (gum) inflammation; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614001322628
• Lead Sponsor: Sydney Dental Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-12-17
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 96

Inclusion Criteria

1.The absence of untreated caries, secondary caries or faulty restorations.
2.No removable prosthesis or orthodontic appliances (re movable or/and fixed)
3.No oral lesions, no periodontal problems (healthy gingival and periodontium)
4.Generally healthy, no known allergies against ingredients of the mouthwashes
5.Non smokers
6.Last antibiotic treatment atleast 3 months prior to start of the study
7.Participants should not be taking any non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 3 months
8.Not using a mouthwash in the last 2 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

1.Pregnancy, lactation
2.Any chronic disease
3.Cardiac disease
4.Diseases of the immune system
5.History of rheumatic fever
6.Splenectomy
7.Presence of signs and symptoms of an acute infection in the oral cavity
8.Any prescribed systemic or topical medication except oral contraceptives
9.Use of antibiotics in the last 3 months
10.History of alcohol or drug abuse
11.Participation in other clinical studies in the last 6 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified