Health Condition 1: K051- Chronic gingivitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Unifloss: Levels of plaque to be scored using plaque index at baseline and at 2 weeks and gingival inflammation will be assessed using gingival bleeding index at
Sponsors
Dr.N.T.R University of Health Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with OHI-S score good will be considered for the study, Type I embrasures, No missing teeth except for third molars, Participants who have not used floss for interdental cleaning along with tooth brushing, Individuals who have not undergone professional oral prophylaxis in the last two months, Overall good general health, Individuals who are willing to participate and are available for the 2 weeks duration of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with chronic or systemic illnesses, Malaligned teeth crowding, Pregnant women and lactating mothers, Smokers, Subjects who received oral prophylaxis in the duration of last two months prior to the study, History of extensive subgingival restorations or overhanging restorations, crowns or partial dentures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| levels of plaque are calculated using plaque indexTimepoint: Baseline and 2 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gingival inflammation will be assessed using gingival bleeding indexTimepoint: Baseline and 2 weeks;Gingival Trauma will be assessed using Carter Hanson scoringTimepoint: At 2 weeks;Patient compliance using post trial questionnaireTimepoint: At 2 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactJerusha P
GITAM Dental College
Outcome results
None listed