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Effect of flossing on gingiva indices

Evaluation of the effect of flossing by teaching the correct technique on clinical periodontal indices

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20150210021029N6
Enrollment
100
Registered
2022-12-10
Start date
2022-12-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Clinical periodontal indices.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: After the initial sampling, index recording and scaling and root planning, people were taught the technique of brushing once a day by the Rolling method using a sof

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: At least 20 existing teeth People having calculus on their teeth People completely healthy physically and mentally People who are not used to using dental floss (use less than 2 times a week) Having the necessary cooperation to observe health Presence of Ramford's teeth or replacement teeth

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Moderate to severe periodontitis Deep caries, overhang and crown Gingival recession Pregnancy Mouth breathing People who are taking antibiotics or aspirin People who have gingival hyperplasia

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Clinical attachment level. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Williams periodontal probe (Juya®, Pakistan).;Bleeding on marginal probing. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Williams periodontal probe (Juya®, Pakistan).;Approximal Plaque Index. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Williams periodontal probe (Juya®, Pakistan).;Calculus Surface Index. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Williams periodontal probe (Juya®, Pakistan).;Probing depth index. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Williams periodontal probe (Juya®, Pakistan).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSima Kiani

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Simakiani@dnt.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3792 5542

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026