Dental Plaque
Conditions
Interventions
This is a double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial. 57 patients with generalized gingivitis were invited to participate in this study and were randomly allocated to the group. Randomization
Sponsors
Universidade de São Paulo
Universidade de São Paulo
Eligibility
Age
12 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals between twelve and thirty years of age; both genders; undergoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances in orthodontics specialization clinics at the Faculty of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto; having a case of generalized gingivitis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presenting systemic compromise; smoking; using drugs or controlled medication; having used mouthwashes with antimicrobial solutions for up to three months before the start of the research; using antibiotics for up to six months before the start of the research; not having used anti-inflammatory drugs in the seven days preceding the start of the research or using them during the research; patients who had undergone dental cleaning in the last six months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effect of toothpaste containing green tea extract and hyaluronic acid in plaque accumulation and gingival bleeding. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the effect of toothpaste containing green tea extract and hyaluronic acid in relation to clinical parameters as Probing Depth, Bleeding on Probing and Clinical Attachment Level and microbiological and post-treatment signs and symptoms | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactMilenna Fuly
Universidade de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed