Health Condition 1: K051- Chronic gingivitis
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
G J Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies & Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) An anticipated ability to attend the scheduled visits 2) Having plaque-induced gingivitis (ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K05.10)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Participants contra-indicated for gandusha or kavalagraha 2) Less than 20 natural teeth 3) Participants who are pregnant or nursing. 4) A dental student or faculty or dental staff member. 5) Usage of fixed or removable orthodontic appliance 6) Clinical loss of periodontal ligament / attachment 7) Recent history of (within two weeks prior to examination), or ongoing, antibiotic therapy. 8) A need for immediate antimicrobial treatment for periodontitis. 9) Continuing use of anticoagulant medications 10) Dry mouth syndrome or significant food allergies. 11) Any dental procedures or oral prophylaxis within 15 days prior to examination 12) Presence of an intraoral soft tissue pathology 13) Smoking 14) Any significant medical condition that contributes to the development of dental plaque (like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune conditions etc) 15) Presence of major physical or mental limitation or restriction that prohibit the hygiene procedures used in the study protocol 16) Any other condition which in the opinion of the investigators places the participant at risk if they were to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in Bleeding on probing score (BOP), expressed in percentage.Timepoint: 8 days after treatment and 16 days after treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Modified Gingival Index 2) Modified Plaque ScoreTimepoint: 8 days after treatment and 16 days after treatment | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactVishnu Govind M
The CVM University
Outcome results
None listed