Plaque Induced Gingivitis
Conditions
Brief summary
This investigation will study the effect of green tea mouthwash as an adjunctive therapy to mechanical treatment on gingival health, and whether it has any side effects. This study also aims at increasing the awareness among health professionals and the community regarding the benefits of natural herbal products such as green tea on oral health, opposed to common chemical products. This may provide an efficient alternative for people who are sensitive to certain chemical products or who have limited sources of income and cannot afford expensive treatment of dental problems.
Interventions
OTHERgreen tea mouthwash
green tea bags in 100 ml warm water for 5 min
OTHERplacebo
Plain water
Sponsors
Taibah University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Patients attending the clinics at the Taibah University Dental College and Hospital (TUDCH) * Age from 18 - 35 years * Generalized plaque-induced gingivitis (GBI \> 85%)
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with any systemic diseases * Patients under regular medication (e.g. Contraceptives, Hormone- Replacement Therapy) * Pregnant or breast-feeding patients * Smokers * Periodontitis patients * Patients who received any form of periodontal therapy within the last 6 months * Patients who were under antibiotic therapy the past month * Patients using regular mouthwash or other chemical plaque control agents (e.g. Miswak) except for regular toothpaste (Note: toothpastes with specific anti-inflammatory properties are excluded)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| plaque control record | over 27 days |
| gingival bleeding index | over 27 days |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Outcome results
None listed