Gingivitis. Gingivitis (chronic)
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Use of medium toothbrush. Intervention 2: Use of soft toothbrush.
Prevention
Use of medium toothbrush
Use of soft toothbrush
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for research and technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: No history of systemic diseases such as diabetes, etc. ; No history of periodontal treatment during the last year; Sulcus depth of 3 millimeters or less; Presence of no abrasion or recession in the gingiva; Number of present teeth over 20; Diagnosis of gingivitis and plaque index of 50 percent of more according to O'leary index. Exclusion criteria: Patient incompliance; Leaving the trial by patients; Use of antibiotics during the tiral; Use of chemical plaque control methods during the trial; Patients receiving any other type of periodontal treatment during the trial.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plaque index. Timepoint: Prior to intervention, 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Using O'leary index in percent.;Danser gingival abrasion index. Timepoint: Prior to intervention, 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Using Danser gingival abrasion index, in mean area per tooth.;Gingival index. Timepoint: Prior to intervention, 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Using gingival index, based on extent of bleeding on probing from 0 to 4. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra Sohrabi
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences - School of Dentistry
Outcome results
None listed