To study subject with gingivitis and periodontal disease amongst adults in conjunction with analysis of polymorphonuclear leukocytes.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Registration Number: CTRI/2010/091/000617
• Lead Sponsor: SDM College of Dental Sciences Hosptial Dharwad

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2010-07-30
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 175

Inclusion Criteria

1.Males and females in good general health aged 18 to 70 years.

2.A willingness to read, understand, and sign the Informed Consent Form after the nature of the study has been fully explained to them. Subject should demonstrate a willingness to comply with all study procedures and sampling schedules.

3.A minimum of 20 natural teeth with facial and lingual scorable surfaces.

4.Adequate oral hygiene and no signs of oral neglect.

Exclusion Criteria

1.History of significant adverse effects following use of oral hygiene products such as toothpastes and mouthrinses. Allergy to personal care/consumer products or their ingredients. Teeth that are grossly carious, fully crowned or extensively restored on facial and/or lingual surfaces, orthodontically banded, abutments, or third molars
2.Gagging or other reflexes that prevent oral examination.
3.History of diabetes or hepatic or renal disease, or other serious medical conditions or transmittable diseases, e.g. heart disease or AIDS.
4.History of rheumatic fever, heart murmur, mitral valve prolapse or other conditions requiring prophylactic antibiotic coverage prior to invasive dental procedures.
5.Subjects on antibiotic, antiinflammatory or anticoagulant therapy during the month preceding the baseline exam.
6.Significant oral soft tissue pathology, systemically related gingival enlargement, (based on visual examinations).
7.History of active severe periodontal disease with bleeding gums and loose teeth.
8.Gross dental caries, severe generalized cervical abrasion and/or enamel abrasion, large fractured or temporary restorations (based on visual examinations) will not be included in the tooth count.
9.Fixed or removable orthodontic appliance or removable partial dentures.
10.Participation in a dental plaque/gingivitis clinical study involving oral care products, within the last 30 days. History of dental prophylaxis or treatments in the past month.
11.Self reported pregnancy or lactation.
12.History or current use of objects to pierce the lips or tongue.
13.Subjects known to be an alcoholic, or a recovering alcoholic.
14.History or current use of recreational drugs.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
dental plaque, gingivitis and periodontal disease in conjunction with analysis of polymorphonuclear leukocytesTimepoint: 1 and 2 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ilTimepoint: Nil