Gingival Index, Plaque Index.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: using a toothbrush after using dental floss. Intervention 2: Control group: using dental floss after using a toothbrush.
Sponsors
Gorgan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Physically and mentally healthy people Having all posterior permanent teeth except wisdom teeth People aged between 20 and 40 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: People with orthodontic appliances People without interdental contact Crowding and malposition of posterior teeth People with periodontal disease Active caries or extensive restorations or crown of posterior teeth Having a systemic disease affecting the periodontal tissue Taking medications that affect periodontal tissue Consumption of alcohol and cigarettes Pregnancy and lactating Taking antibiotics in the last three months for one week.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gingival Index? Plaqe Index. Timepoint: Before starting the intervention in both groups? Two weeks after intervention in each group, two weeks after cleansing, two weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: For the gingival index variable, we first measured the four surfaces of the teeth with the help of a probe and if 0: normal gums, 1: mild inflammation, slight color change, no swelling, no BOP2: moderate inflammation, redness, swelling and glossiness of the gums with BOP3: severe inflammation with Redness and swelling, wounds and continuous bleeding, and for the index plaque variable from Fuchsin tablets, which is based on the amount of tooth surface color using the following formula (number of teeth)/(teeth 100 (percentage) x 4). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gingival Index ? Plaqe Index. Timepoint: Before starting the intervention in both groups? Two weeks after intervention in each group, two weeks after cleansing, two weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: For the gingival index variable, we first measured the four surfaces of the teeth with the help of a probe and if 0: normal gums, 1: mild inflammation, slight color change, no swelling, no BOP2: moderate inflammation, redness, swelling and glossiness of the gums with BOP3: severe inflammation with Redness and swelling, wounds and continuous bleeding, and for the index plaque variable from Fuchsin tablets, which is based on the amount of tooth surface color using the following formula (number of teeth) devided (teeth 100 (percentage) x 4). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAmir reza Ahmadinia
Gorgan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed