Effect of flossing on gingiva indices

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Clinical periodontal indices.

• Registration Number: IRCT20150210021029N6
• Lead Sponsor: Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

At least 20 existing teeth
People having calculus on their teeth
People completely healthy physically and mentally
People who are not used to using dental floss (use less than 2 times a week)
Having the necessary cooperation to observe health
Presence of Ramford's teeth or replacement teeth

Exclusion Criteria

Moderate to severe periodontitis
Deep caries, overhang and crown
Gingival recession
Pregnancy
Mouth breathing
People who are taking antibiotics or aspirin
People who have gingival hyperplasia

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Clinical attachment level. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Williams periodontal probe (Juya®, Pakistan).;Bleeding on marginal probing. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Williams periodontal probe (Juya®, Pakistan).;Approximal Plaque Index. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Williams periodontal probe (Juya®, Pakistan).;Calculus Surface Index. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Williams periodontal probe (Juya®, Pakistan).;Probing depth index. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Williams periodontal probe (Juya®, Pakistan).