Gingivitis . Dental plaque. Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: 0.5% extract of katira is used as a mouthwash in the amount of 120 cc for each patient. Before starting the intervention, to ensure that there is no sensitivity to
Sponsors
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having a tracheal tube in the mouth Hospitalization in ICU less than 24 hours Not being admitted to other hospital departments before being admitted to the ICU No history of autoimmune disorders, pneumonia or sepsis Absence of pregnancy No known allergy to herbal ingredients Not having artificial teeth and obvious oral or cavity lesions Not smoking
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Transfer to other ICU centers Severe oral lesions Lack of consent of the patient's legal guardian Death of the patient
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reducing gum inflammation and dental plaque as a result of using Katira mouthwash. Timepoint: Before the intervention, the gingival index was measured and recorded in both groups. At the end of the study (third day) and 2 hours after the last use of mouthwash, the gingival index will be measured again by the dentist in this field. Method of measurement: The gingival inflammation index will be used to examine the gums. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactElmira Parandavar
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed