gingivitis inflammation of the gingiva
Conditions
Interventions
A basic regime of 2x daily brushing with a standard toothbrush and toothpaste.
- with no additional regimen OR
- with additionally 1 oral hygiene instruction OR
- with additional 1 professional prop
Sponsors
Universiteit van Amsterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -*18 years of age, -a minimum of 5 evaluable teeth in each quadrant (with no partial dentures, orthodontic banding or wires) * 40% bleeding on marginal probing.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -oral lesions and/or periodontal pockets >5 mm - pregnancy or systemic diseases such as diabetes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary parameters: Bleeding on Marginal Probing- Index. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary parameters: Plaque Index and Staining-Index. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed