Effect of a dental floss impregnated with chlorhexidine in adults with Gingivitis

Phase 4

Recruiting

• Conditions: Gingivitis; C07.465.714

• Registration Number: RBR-7nx3kwp
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Federal de Pelotas

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-08-02
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023
• Study Completion: 2024-03-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Men and women at least 18 years of age; avaliable to participate in all phases of the study; good general systemic health; have at least 20 natural teeth present, with the exception of third molars; contiguous interproximal spaces with indication for flossing; have a diagnosis of biofilm-induced gingivitis, with the presence of bleeding gingival in at least 10 percent of the sites examined; being right-handed

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with moderate periodontitis according to the criteria Eke et al 2012, defined as at least two interproximal sites with attachment loss of at least 4mm not on the same tooth or at least two interproximal sites with a depth of probing of at least 5mm not in the same tooth; individuals with severe periodontitis according to the criteria of Eke et al. 2012, defined as at least one interproximal site with probing depth of at least 5 mm and at least 6 mm attachment loss, in at least two interproximal sites, indistinct teeth; individuals who smoke or who have quit smoking for less than one year; individuals with the presence of biofilm retentive factors, except calculus supragingival; those who used systemic antibiotics in the three months prior to the carrying out the study; carriers of any systemic changes, such as diabetes and hormonal disorders with periodontal repercussions; individuals who need to use antimicrobial chemoprophylaxis to receive dental treatment; have undergone periodontal treatment in the last six months; have used chlorhexidine in the last three months; pregnant and lactating women

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome of the present study will be a reduction in the rate of marginal bleeding this event will occur from the use of dental floss impregnated with 2% chlorhexidine and instructions and techniques for correct oral hygiene in addition to the removal of plaque retentive factors in the initial consultation.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The other variables collected, plaque index, presence of supragingival calculus, dental staining index, and bleeding on probing, will be considered secondary outcomes. This data will be collected at the initial consultation, 4 and 6 weeks after using the products in order to determine their effectiveness.