Prevention of supragingival biofilm accumulation on tooth surfaces in healthy subjects Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
Preparation of the mouth rinses
Initially, 1ml of essential oil was diluted in 9 ml of distilled water (1:9), preparing a 10% mixture (V/V) (Pg solution). A mouth rinse containing just distilled water
Sponsors
Universidade de Fortaleza
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Dental students 2. At least 24 natural teeth 3. No signs of periodontitis 4. No caries or extensive dental restorations 5. No exposure to systemic antibiotic treatment during the past 6 months 5. Do not routinely use chemical plaque control
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. An orthodontic appliance 2. Medical disorders 3. Smokers 4. Pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plaque index (PLI) on the tooth surface was measured using a fuchsine-revealing solution and a periodontal probe after 3 days of product use | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinically significant adverse effects, including abscesses, mucosal ulcerations, or hypersensitivity reactions, were measured using data collected through clinical inspection and patient reports by the end of the study | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactSérgio Luís da Silva Pereira
Outcome results
None listed