Health Condition 1: K056- Periodontal disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Oral hygiene procedure( scaling, toothbrushing): Scaling will be done on first day of intervention and toothbrushing twice daily will be evaluated for 14 days, after 14 days of interven
Sponsors
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Poor to fair oral hygiene status 2. No professional oral hygiene therapy in the past 3 months 3. Written parental/guardian consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Systemic illness or immunocompromised state 2. Acute oral infection or abscess 3. Antibiotic / anti-inflammatory drug use in the past 4 weeks 4. Ongoing orthodontic treatment 5. Use of medicated mouthrinses (e.g., CHX) in the past 4 weeks 6. Salivary gland disorders or xerostomia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in oral hygiene will lead to a measurable reduction in salivary adrenomedullin levels, thereby supporting its role as a biomarker for monitoring oral inflammation and the effectiveness of preventive dental care in children.Timepoint: Assessment will be done after 14 days of intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNilima Thosar
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
Outcome results
None listed