Considering the effect of a new chewing gum in preventing dental plaque formation

Comparison of Plaque Control Efficacy Of Chewing Gum Containing Ethylenediaminetetraaceticacid(EDTA),methylsulfonylmethane(MSM) and Xylitol with Chlorehexidine Mouthrinse

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2017070234849N1

Enrollment

Registered

2017-08-28

Start date

2017-09-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

gingivitis and periodontitis. gingivitis and periodontal diseases

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: using EDTA/MSM/Xylitol chewing gum,twice a day,each time one piece of 2.7 gram gum, chewing for 10 minutes. Intervention 2: Control Group: using 0.12% chlorehexidin

Prevention

Intervention group: using EDTA/MSM/Xylitol chewing gum,twice a day,each time one piece of 2.7 gram gum, chewing for 10 minutes

Control Group: using 0.12% chlorehexidine mouthrinse, twice a day,each time 10 ml,rinsing for 30 seconds

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: patients must have over 40% of o'leary plaque index. patients must have no systemic disease.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
O'leary plaque index. Timepoint: 14 days. Method of measurement: Visionary scale using disclosing agents.;Gingival index. Timepoint: 14 days. Method of measurement: Visionary scale of gingival inflammation.;Sulcus bleeding index. Timepoint: 14 days. Method of measurement: Visionary scale of sulcus bleeding.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMorteza Shakhs Niaee

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

dr.niaee@gmail.com+98 81 3525 0182

Outcome results

None listed

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