Chronic gingivitis Oral Health Chronic gingivitis
Conditions
Interventions
Before the start of the clinical examination, all the participants who are eligible and accepted the invitation to participate will have the objectives and the methodology of the study explained. All
Sponsors
Sudan Medical Specialization Board.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with generalized mild-moderate chronic plaque-induced gingivitis 2. At least twenty natural teeth must be present in the oral cavity 3. No history of periodontal therapy or previous use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs within the preceding six months will be included in the study 4. Patient fulfilling the clinical and radiographic criteria of the gingival index (Löe and Silness) >1, plaque index (Silness and Löe) >1, pocket probing depth <3 mm, clinical attachment loss = 0, with no evidence of radiographic bone loss
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with known allergies to the constituents of the Gum Arabic formulation 2. Hematological disorders or other systemic illness 3. Pregnant and lactating females 4. Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment 5. Patients with smoking habits
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of plaque build-up, measured by Plaque index of Sillness and Loe Three measurements are taken during the study period: Baseline, after one month, after two months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Severity of gingivitis, assessed using the Gingival Index of Loe and Sillness 2. Content of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) Three measurements are taken during the study period: Baseline, after one month, after two months. | — |
Countries
Sudan
Outcome results
None listed