Effect of Gum Arabic on chronic gingivitis

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic gingivitis; Oral Health

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14209449
• Lead Sponsor: Sudan Medical Specialization Board.

Brief Summary

2022 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36092515/ (added 13/09/2022)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-10-02
• Study Completion: 2016-12-15
• Last Update Posted: 26 September 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients diagnosed with generalized mild-moderate chronic plaque-induced gingivitis
2. At least twenty natural teeth must be present in the oral cavity
3. No history of periodontal therapy or previous use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs within the preceding six months will be included in the study
4. Patient fulfilling the clinical and radiographic criteria of the gingival index (Löe and Silness) >1, plaque index (Silness and Löe) >1, pocket probing depth <3 mm, clinical attachment loss = 0, with no evidence of radiographic bone loss

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with known allergies to the constituents of the Gum Arabic formulation
2. Hematological disorders or other systemic illness
3. Pregnant and lactating females
4. Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment
5. Patients with smoking habits

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> Severity of plaque build-up, measured by Plaque index of Sillness and Loe<br><br> Three measurements are taken during the study period: Baseline, after one month, after two months.<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Severity of gingivitis, assessed using the Gingival Index of Loe and Sillness<br> 2. Content of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF)<br><br> Three measurements are taken during the study period: Baseline, after one month, after two months.<br>