Health Condition 1: K051- Chronic gingivitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants with full-mouth fixed orthodontic appliance with plaque-induced gingivitis Participants between age group of 18 years and above. Presence of at least 24 natural teeth in the mouth excluding the third molars Mild/moderate/severe gingivitis ( GI score by Loe & Silness 0.1-3.0) Probing depth not more than 3 mm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Physical or mental handicap. Syndromic / systemic diseases contributing to inflammatory process. Participants who had taken antibiotic therapy in the month prior to the commencement of the study. Participants with known allergy to chlorhexidine or Hyaluronic acid. Participants currently using mouthwashes Smoking Pregnant and lactating women. Active caries. Participants on anticoagulants
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in plaque score and gingival index score ( gingival inflammation)Timepoint: Assessed at baseline , 15 th day and at 1 month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in inflammatory biomarker levels in both the groupsTimepoint: Assessed at baseline and at 1 month from baseline | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Yenepoya Dental College