Gingiva; Infection, Plaque, Dental
Conditions
Keywords
miswak, moringa, plaque, gingival bleeding
Brief summary
The clinical cross over study involves the use of two herbal based dentifirices moringa and miswak and its efficacy in reducing plaque induced gingivitis. The patients selected are provided with details regarding the research format and consent taken.
Detailed description
The clinical cross over study involves use of miswak and moringa dentifrices. The patients selected are 30 in no and are selected based on having gingival inflammation due to plaque accumulation. All other cases related to gingival inflammation along with patients with underlying systemic disease are excluded from the study. At baseline, plaque and gingival scores are recorded, followed by giving one of the dentifrice to the patient for brushing. The patients are asked to brush twice a day and asked to report after 72 hrs, following which another recording of plaque and gingival scores are recorded. The patients are then asked to use their own tooth paste for a period of 2 weeks as a wash out period and recalled after this 2 week interval. The patients are then given the second dentifrice and asked to brush for 72 hrs and then asked to report again for a plaque and gingival score evaluation.
Interventions
OTHERdentifrice
use of dentifrices for brushing
Sponsors
A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Science
Ajman University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Caregiver)
Masking description
Both the participant and the care provider were masked. They were unaware of the paste they were using as it was marked alphanumerically
Intervention model description
sample size of 30- First group of 15 subjects recording of plaque and gingival scores were recorded. Patients were given first dentifrice and asked to brush for 72 hours and then asked to report. A washout period of 2 weeks followed. The next round, the subjects were given the second dentifrice and asked to brush for 72 hrs and then after a period of 3days asked to report
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* subjects having only plaque induced gingival inflammation
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects having gingival inflammation related to underling systemic diseases * Subjects taking medications * Gingival inflammation related to other causes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| plaque scores | 72 hours | plaque score recorded using calibrated periodontal probes |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gingival inflammation scores | 72 hours | Gingival bleeding scores recorded using caliberated periodontal probes |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed