Comparison of plaque formation and gingival inflammation between using chlorhexidine mouthrinse with and without mechanical plaque control: a randomized clinical trial

Phase 3

• Conditions: Gingivitis; chlorhexidine; toothbrushing; dental plaque; gingivitis; randomized controlled trial

• Registration Number: TCTR20200312006
• Lead Sponsor: Research division, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-03-12
• Study Completion: 2020-04-06
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending (Not yet recruiting)
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must be healthy, aged 18-35 years old, diagnosed with gingivitis with no pocket depth ≥ 5 mm. or clinical attachment level ≥ 2 mm., and non-smoker.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will be excluded if they are having fixed orthodontic appliances, ulcerative oral lesions, allergy to chlorhexidine, deep dental caries, and usage of antibiotics in the last 2 months prior to the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Amount of dental plaque, gingival inflammation 2 weeks Plaque index by Sillness and Loe 1964, Gingival index by Loe and Silness 1963

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
none none none