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The assessment of effect of commercial chlorhexidine and conventional tooth flosses on gingivitis reduction: Randomized clinical trial

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
gingivitis.
Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
Registration Number
IRCT20210305050584N1
Lead Sponsor
Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
51
Inclusion Criteria

Lack of systemic disease
Existence of bleeding on probing (BOP) in at least one dental space in each quadrant (one quarter of the jaw)
Maximum pocket depth is 2 mm and no gingival recession
Gingival index loe & sillness more than 1.5
At least 5 teeth per quadrant
Maximum interdental space is 1 mm

Exclusion Criteria

smoking
Use of any type of dental prosthesis appliance, orthodontics, cavities or any plaque blocking agent other than calculus
Use of systemic antibiotics in the last 3 months before the start of the study
Use of drugs that affect the condition of the gums.
Chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Consumption of mouthwash in the last 6 months
Systemic diseases that cause changes in periodontal health, such as diabetes, hormonal problems, patients at risk for endocarditis, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Existence of oral diseases other than gingivitis
parafunctional habits
malocclusion

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gingival index. Timepoint: Baseline and 2,4,8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Löe&Sillness gingival index.;Bleeding on probing index. Timepoint: Baseline and 2,4,8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Ainamo&Bay bleeding on probing index.;Plaque index. Timepoint: Baseline and 2,4,8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Turesky modified Quigley-hein index.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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