Gingivitis Treated With Chlorhexidine 0.12% Mouthwash in Young Adults
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Age Problem
- 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
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Plaque Index 30 days Check the biofilm as Ainano \& Bay 1975 index, Higher levels means worse.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gingival Index 30 days Check the biofilm as Ainano \& Bay 1975 index, Higher levels means worse.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Universidade Federal Fluminense
🇧🇷Nova Friburgo, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Universidade Federal Fluminense🇧🇷Nova Friburgo, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil