None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Knotted floss technique: The subjects use the knotted floss technique. In this modification of conventional flossing technique, a knot is tied in the floss at any distance in the middle
Sponsors
Aaron Gomes
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - have one type I gingival embrasure in the premolar first molar area. - full mouth Plaque Index score >=1.8 (Silness and Loe 1964) - full mouth Gingival Index >= 1.0 (Loe and Silness 1963) - good general health, - have all teeth present in quadrant being tested and opposing quadrant - be available for a 14 week study period, - be ready to abide with the study criteria, - minimum education of grade 12
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria: - have used in previous 2months oral hygiene aids other than tooth-brushing like dental flossing, mouthwashes and water jet irrigating systems - habit of unilateral mastication for >=2 months, - medical history of diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, pregnancy or requiring any antibiotic prophylaxis, - having drug history in preceding two months of use of antibiotics, hormonal supplements, steroids, non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, oral contraceptives or any drug that influence gingival tissue, - taking part in any other clinical or drug trial including taking part in other study groups related to the evaluation of knotted floss technique, - having physical handicap limiting the ability for oral hygiene and effective use of dental floss, - had orthodontic treatment - having gross dental caries - having advanced periodontitis (more than one pocket >= 6mm), - had active periodontal treatment like scaling, root planing, curettage, periodontal surgery in the previous 8weeks, - had any adverse oral habit like smoking, tobacco chewing or habits of self gingival mutilation, - had history of trauma or surgery to the jaws. - teeth adjacent to the embrasure area selected are having proximal caries or gross occlusal caries, or having proximal restorations, crowns, onlays or inlays.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rustogi modification of Navy Plaque IndexTimepoint: Time Frame: 14 weeks Rustogi modification of Navy Plaque Index was assessed at baseline, 2-weeks, 4-weeks and 6-weeks in phase 1 of treatment and again after 2 weeks, for phase II, at baseline, 2-weeks, 4-weeks, 6-weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Barnetts Modified Papillary Bleeding IndexTimepoint: Time Frame: 14 weeks Barnetts Modified Papillary Bleeding Index was assessed at baseline, 2-weeks, 4-weeks and 6-weeks in phase 1 of treatment and again after 2 weeks, for phase II, at baseline, 2-weeks, 4-weeks, 6-weeks;Gingival Trauma Timepoint: Time Frame: 14 weeks Gingival Trauma was assessed at baseline, 2-weeks, 4-weeks and 6-weeks in phase 1 of treatment and again after 2 weeks, for phase II, at baseline, 2-weeks, 4-weeks, 6-weeks;Lobenes Modified Gingival IndexTimepoint: Time Frame 14 weeks Lobenes Modified Gingival Index was assessed at baseline, 2-weeks, 4-weeks and 6-weeks in phase 1 of treatment and again after 2 weeks, for phase II, at baseline, 2-weeks, 4-weeks, 6-weeks;Patient satisfaction questionnaire Timepoint: [Time Frame: 14 weeks, at end of study Patients were asked to answer simple objective questionnaire selecting which technique was better with respect to ease of use, time taken for flossing, which technique was more painful and sensitive, which technique had better ability to clean, which technique they would prefer to continue in future? | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAaron Gomes
Uttaranchal Dental and Medical Research Institute
Outcome results
None listed