Gingivitis, Oral Health
Conditions
Keywords
Toothbrushing, Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Periodontal Diseases, Clinical Trial
Brief summary
The purpose of this blind randomized clinical trial is to evaluate different frequencies in self-mechanical control of plaque in individuals with historic of periodontitis and in periodic and preventive maintenance in order to assess which frequencies are compatible with maintaining gingival health.
Detailed description
Thirty nine subjects with at most 5% of the sites for GI= 2 (gingival health) will be randomized into three groups with different frequencies in self-mechanical control of plaque: Group 12 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours. The exams of plaque index, gingival index, probing depth, bleeding on probing, clinical attachment level and gingival crevicular fluid will be performed at baseline, 15, 30, 60 and 90 days.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALFrequency of mechanical control of plaque (12h)
Performing oral hygiene 12 in 12 hours, with tooth brush and interdental device.
BEHAVIORALFrequency of mechanical control of plaque (24h)
Performing oral hygiene 24 in 24 hours, , with tooth brush and interdental device.
BEHAVIORALFrequency of mechanical control of plaque (48h)
Performing oral hygiene 48 in 48 hours, , with tooth brush and interdental device.
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
35 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Individuals with historic of periodontitis (loss of interproximal insertion ≥3mm in two or more non-adjacent teeth) treated in the Clinic of Postgraduate Periodontics at the Federal University of Santa Maria and included in the periodontal maintenance program; * Minimum age of 35; * Individuals with at least 12 teeth in the mouth; * Maximum of 15% of sites with gingivitis; * Maximum of 25% of sites with bleeding on probing.
Exclusion criteria
* Smokers; * Pregnant women; * Individuals with dryness of the mouth (xerostomia); * Diabetics; * Psychomotor disturbances; * Orthodontic equipment; * Antimicrobial prophylaxis; * Individuals using any medication associated with gingival overgrowth; * Individuals that used antibiotic/anti -inflammatory in recent 3 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes from baseline gingival index at 30, 60 and 90 days. | 30,60 and 90 days. | Assess how different frequencies of self-performed mechanical control of plaque interfere in gingival status. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes from baseline plaque level at 30,60 and 90 days. | 30,60 and 90 days. | * Assess how different frequencies of self-performed mechanical control of plaque interfere in the accumulation of supragingival biofilm. * Correlate changes in plaque levels with changes in gingival index. |
| Changes from volume of gingival fluid at 30,60 and 90 days. | 30,60 and 90 days. | * Assess how different frequencies of self-performed mechanical control of plaque interfere in the volume of gingival fluid. * Correlate volume of gingival fluid with GI scores and bleeding on probing scores. |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Primary ContactJuliana Maier
Outcome results
None listed