Periodontal disease Oral Health Periodontal disease
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomised to one of three groups using a random digit generator.
Treatment as usual group: Patients receive a standard routine consultation
Risk comm
Sponsors
Kings College London
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18 years or over 2. Previously been assessed by their treating dentist as having moderate or poor oral hygiene
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Current smokers or those who have smoked within 30 days prior to the commencement of the study 2. Those who have a medical condition or who take medication likely to affect periodontal condition 3. Those with presence of diagnosed gingival overgrowth 4. Known psychiatric co-morbidity or physical disability judged to impair their ability to clean their teeth 5. Those who currently use antiseptic mouthwash or take antibiotics
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plaque and bleeding are measured using standard plaque and bleeding scores at baseline, 4 and 12 weeks post intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Thoughts about periodontal disease are measured using a self-report questionnaire designed for this study at baseline and 12 weeks 2. Brushing and interdental cleaning are measured using a self-report questionnaire designed for this study at baseline, 8 and 12 weeks 3. Pocket depth is measured in mm using dental probing at baseline and 12 weeks | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed