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Gingivitis Treated With Chlorhexidine 0.12% Mouthwash in Young Adults

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Age Problem
Interventions
Procedure: 0.12% chlorhexidine
Registration Number
NCT04658225
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Federal Fluminense
Brief Summary

The aim of this study will evaluate the effectiveness of 0.12% chlorhexidine solution as an anti-inflammatory agent and reducing the presence of biofilm in young adults.

Detailed Description

Thirty patients with gingivitis ages 18 to 30 year with a probing depth of at most 3 mm and at least 20 teeth will be selected and evaluate at baseline and after 4 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Presence of gingivitis
  • Probing depth (PD) with maximum 3 mm
  • Minimum of 20 teeth
  • Age between 18 and 30 years old
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with periodontal disease (PD ≥ 4mm with clinical attachment loss)
  • Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • Smokers
  • Users of immune suppressive medication
  • Phenytoin or cyclosporine
  • Calcium channel blockers
  • Antibiotics
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • HIV+ or AIDS

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Solution 20.12% chlorhexidineSaline solution
Solution 10.12% chlorhexidine0.12% chlorhexidine
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Plaque Index30 days

Check the biofilm as Ainano \& Bay 1975 index, Higher levels means worse.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gingival Index30 days

Check the biofilm as Ainano \& Bay 1975 index, Higher levels means worse.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universidade Federal Fluminense

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Nova Friburgo, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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