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The Effects of Pistacia Mutica on De Novo Dental Plaque Formation, Gingival Inflammation and Oral Microorganisms

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Gingivitis
Interventions
Drug: pistacia Mutica extract
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT00972803
Lead Sponsor
Tabriz University
Brief Summary

Dental plaque is a well known etiologic factor for gingivitis. Recently, herbal extracts are a matter of scientific interest to inhibit plaque accumulation on teeth. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of pistacia Mutica (PM) mouth wash on de novo dental plaque plaque formation, gingival inflammation indices and oral microorganisms.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
25
Inclusion Criteria
  • had merely gingivitis (pocket depth≤3 mm, no attachment loss)
  • without any fixed or removable oral appliances
Exclusion Criteria
  • Individuals who had a history of any relevant systemic diseases
  • Individuals who had a history of any drug usage

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
pistacia Muticapistacia Mutica extractThe subjects were asked to use a mouthwash containing pistacia Mutica extract twice a day for 4 days.
placeboPlaceboThe subjects were asked to use a mouthwash containing Placebo twice a day for 4 days.
ChlorhexidineChlorhexidineThe subjects were asked to use a mouthwash containing Chlorhexidine twice a day for 4 days.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The effects of pistacia Mutica extract (PM) on de novo plaque formation.In a 4 days experimental periods followed by a 10 days wash-out periods.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
staining effects of pistacia Mutica extract in comparison to placebo or ChlorhexidineIn a 4 days experimental periods followed by a 10 days wash-out periods

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Drug Applied Science Center, tabriz Univ. of Medical Sciences

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Tabriz, East azarbaijan, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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