Chronic plaque-induced gingival inflammation. Chronic gingivitis, plaque induced
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 to 22 years Agreement upon signing an informed consent Patients with mild chronic gingivitis with MGI score = 1 having at least 20 standing teeth
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with any systemic disease according to patient's history The presence of dental prostheses in the form of bridges The presence of orthodontic appliances The presence of severe crowding Mouth breathing with inadequate upper lip coverage by clinical examination The presence of any periodontal pockets (depth> 3 mm with) Clinical attachmet loss more than 1mm Smoking Use of any antibiotics and medications that have gum issues such as gingival enlargement over the past month. Receive any non-surgical or surgical periodontal treatment during the past three months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plaque index. Timepoint: Baseline, one, two and three months post-intervention. Method of measurement: Tureskey-Gilmore –Glilckman modification of the Quigley-Hein Plaque index and Rustogi Modification of the modified Navy Plaque index.;Gingival inflammation. Timepoint: Baseline, one, two and three months post-intervention. Method of measurement: Modified gingival index.;Gingival bleeding. Timepoint: Baseline, one, two and three months post-intervention. Method of measurement: Gingival bleeding index, Ainamo & Bay. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Rasht University of Medical Sciences