Chronic Gingivitis
Conditions
Keywords
Mouthwash, chlorhexidine, stain
Brief summary
Present work was to investigate the possible efficacy of 0.2% cuminum cyminum herbal preparation as an antiplaque and antigingivitis agent when compared with chlorhexidine.
Detailed description
To evaluate and compare the efficacy of 0.2% cuminum cyminum herbal preparation against 0.2% chlorhexidine by various clinical parameters i.e. plaque index, gingival index and sulcus bleeding index.
Interventions
DRUGCuminum Cyminum
Cuminum Cyminum mouthwash in chronic gingivitis patients
DRUGherbal Mouthwash
herbal mouthwash in chronic gingivitis patients
Sponsors
Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Intervention model description
1. Group phase A 2. Group phase B 3. Group phase C
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
23 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* volunteers with minimum 20 natural teeth without restoration. * cooperative * motivated and committed to participate in the trial period.
Exclusion criteria
* Antibiotic or anti-inflammatory therapy in previous month. * Any known allergy/ hypersensitivity to any product used in trial.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PLAQUE INDEX | changes from baseline to 8 days | PLAQUE INDEX: Turesky-Gilmore-Glickman Modification of Quigley Hein 1962 |
| Gingival Index | changes from baseline to 8 days | Gingival Index: Loe H ans Silness 1963 |
| Bleeding on probing | changes from baseline to 8 days | Bleeding on probing: Muhlemann HR and Son 1971 |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed