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Efficacy of Two Chlorhexidine Solutions to Control the Initial Subgingival Biofilm Formation

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Dental Plaque
Interventions
Drug: 0.12% Clorhexidine with alcohol
Drug: placebo
Drug: 0.12% Clorhexidine without alcohol
Registration Number
NCT02656251
Lead Sponsor
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effect of a suspension containing chlorhexidine and alcohol and another one containing clorhexidine with no alcohol in dynamic of the subgingival biofilm formation versus a Placebo suspension. The initial subgingival biofilm formation will be evaluated by means of Plaque Free Zone (PFZ).

Detailed Description

This is a double blind, cross over, randomized clinical trial. 35 volunteers will stop mechanical supragingival biofilm removal measures for 96h following a complete scaling and polishing of the tooth surfaces. During this period they will be asked to rinse for a minute a Solution containing chlorhexidine and alcohol or a solution with chlorhexidine alcohol-free or placebo. Every 24h the presence of deposits will be registered with special attention to the presence of a plaque free zone between the apical border of the deposits and the gingival margin. Absence of deposits is scored 0, presence of deposits and plaque free zone =1 and presence of deposits and absence of plaque free zone =2 (MALISKA, A. N. et al. Measuring early plaque formation clinically. Oral health preventive dentistry, v. 4, p. 273-278, 2006). The prevalence of scores and the rate of changes from scores 0 and 1 into 2 will be evaluated for significance. Sample size was calculated taking the results from the study o MALISKA, AN (2006) as reference.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
35
Inclusion Criteria
  • age from 18 years;
  • non-smokers;
  • have good general health;
  • present at least 20 natural teeth in the mouth, including the incisors, canines and premolars without restorations, crowns, gingival recession, anatomic defects, gingivitis e/or periodontitis.
Exclusion Criteria
  • • positive history of using antibiotic e/or anti-inflammatory drugs in the month previous to the initial consultation;

    • positive history of allergies at using Triclosan;
    • pregnant or lactating patients;
    • patients in use of fixed orthodontic appliance.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
0.12% Clorhexidine with alcoholplacebo0.12% Clorhexidine with alcohol, 15ml every 12 hour for 4 days
0.12% Clorhexidine without alcoholplacebo0.12% Clorhexidine without alcohol, 15ml every 12 hour for 4 days
control0.12% Clorhexidine without alcoholplacebo 15ml every 12 hour for 4 days
0.12% Clorhexidine without alcohol0.12% Clorhexidine without alcohol0.12% Clorhexidine without alcohol, 15ml every 12 hour for 4 days
0.12% Clorhexidine without alcohol0.12% Clorhexidine with alcohol0.12% Clorhexidine without alcohol, 15ml every 12 hour for 4 days
0.12% Clorhexidine with alcohol0.12% Clorhexidine with alcohol0.12% Clorhexidine with alcohol, 15ml every 12 hour for 4 days
0.12% Clorhexidine with alcohol0.12% Clorhexidine without alcohol0.12% Clorhexidine with alcohol, 15ml every 12 hour for 4 days
control0.12% Clorhexidine with alcoholplacebo 15ml every 12 hour for 4 days
controlplaceboplacebo 15ml every 12 hour for 4 days
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy of two clorhexidine formulations to Control the Initial Subgingival Biofilm Formation assessed by the plaque free zone index.24hours

The presence of scores 0, 1 or 2 of the index "Plaque Free Zone" will be recorded at baseline and at each 24 hours, during a period of 96 hours (4 days).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Rio Grande do Sul

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Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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