Comparing the effectiveness of Oil mouth rinsing and chlorhexidine mouth rinsing on inflammation of gums.

Phase 3

Completed

• Registration Number: CTRI/2018/02/011738
• Lead Sponsor: SHWETA SHARDA

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2016-08-25
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 75

Inclusion Criteria

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

2.Willingness to read, understand and sign the informed consent form.

3.Male and female subjects between 18-50 years in good general health.

4.Subject with good periodontal health with pockets < 6mm.

5.A gingival index score of >=1.0.

6.A plaque index score of >=1.5.

7.Availability for the entire study duration.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Destructive periodontal disease.

2.Significant soft tissue pathology, systemically related gingival enlargement / severe gingivitis.

3.History of diabetes, hepatic, renal disease or other serious medical condition and transmissible disease.

4.Orthodontic appliance or any kind of fixed or removable appliances.

5.History of allergies to dental products or their ingredients.

6.Pregnant and breast feeding women.

7.History of adverse habits like smoking and tobacco chewing.

8.Undergoing antibiotic, steroid therapy or any anti-inflammatory drugs in the preceding month.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Gingivitis - measured by Modified Loe and Silness Gingival Index.Timepoint: 15th day and 30th day post-intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dental Plaque - Measured by Tureskey Glickman and Gilmore modification of Quigley Hen Plaque Index.Timepoint: 15th day and 30th day post intervention.