gingivitis. Gingivitis and periodontal diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Using a soft toothbrush (Rejoy, Iran) and toothpaste (Pooneh, Iran) along with dental floss (Oxygen, Iran) - brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. Intervent
Sponsors
Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient's age is between 18-50 years Patient has generalized gingivitis No history of periodontal treatment in last 6 months No history of antibiotic consumption in the last 3 months Patient is physically healthy in terms of systemic health (patient is free of any physical-motor restrictions that limit hygienic practices) Absence of inflammatory conditions in the oral mucosa such as Aphthous Ulcers and Lichen Planus No use of drugs affecting the periodontium, such as anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, and immunosuppressants. No history of smoking Patient's crowding is less than 4 mm
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Failure of the patient to attend the follow-up session Identification of a systemic disease that affects periodontal conditions during the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Full mouth plaque index. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 4 weeks after use. Method of measurement: Percentage of plaque-bearing surfaces on existing teeth.;Bleeding index. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 4 weeks after use. Method of measurement: Percentage of surfaces with bleeding in existing teeth during probing.;Probing depth. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 4 weeks after use. Method of measurement: Distance from gingival margin to sulcus depth.;Ease of use (Patient satisfaction). Timepoint: 4 weeks after use. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale ( VAS ). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactRoghaye Eslami Nosrat Abadi
Yazd University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed