Gingivitis
Conditions
Keywords
gingivitis, dental plaque, mouthrinse
Brief summary
Dental plaque is a well known etiologic factor for gingivitis. Recently, herbal extracts are a matter of scientific interest to inhibit plaque accumulation on teeth. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of pistacia Mutica (PM) mouth wash on de novo dental plaque plaque formation, gingival inflammation indices and oral microorganisms.
Interventions
DRUGpistacia Mutica extract
The subjects were asked to use a mouthwash containing pistacia Mutica extract twice a day for 4 days.
DRUGPlacebo
The subjects were asked to use a placebo mouthwash twice a day for 4 days.
DRUGChlorhexidine
The subjects were asked to use a mouthwash containing Chlorhexidine twice a day for 4 days.
Sponsors
Tabriz University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
* had merely gingivitis (pocket depth≤3 mm, no attachment loss) * without any fixed or removable oral appliances
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals who had a history of any relevant systemic diseases * Individuals who had a history of any drug usage
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The effects of pistacia Mutica extract (PM) on de novo plaque formation. | In a 4 days experimental periods followed by a 10 days wash-out periods. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| staining effects of pistacia Mutica extract in comparison to placebo or Chlorhexidine | In a 4 days experimental periods followed by a 10 days wash-out periods |
Countries
Iran
Outcome results
None listed