Gingivitis
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, controlled, and blinded clinical study. All patients must be in good general health, aged between 18 and 30 years, and free from motor, comprehension, or cognitive difficulties t
Sponsors
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Volunteers in good general health; aged between 18 and 30 years; absence of motor, comprehension, or cognitive difficulties that could impair oral hygiene
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Volunteers with active dental caries with a cavity exposing the dentin on the teeth used for the simplified oral hygiene index; teeth with developmental defects or dental crowding; periodontal disease with tooth mobility greater than 2mmor periodontal pocket depth greater than 5mm; parafunctional habits such as bruxism or nail-biting, presence of active clasps for removable partial dentures or use of orthodontic appliances; use of antibiotics in the last six months; performance of non-surgical periodontal therapy in the last six months; systemic conditions that may interfere with disease progression or treatment response, such as diabetes or immunological disorders; need for antibiotic prophylaxis for routine dental procedures; prolonged use of anti-inflammatory drugs; smoking; pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the periodontal health status, treatment needs, and oral hygiene habits of patients treated at the primary care clinics of HO-UFU, and their relationship with socioeconomic and educational levels | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the efficacy of different toothpastes in controlling bacterial biofilm, associated with the degree of halitosis | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactPriscilla Soares
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Outcome results
None listed