Gingivitis gingival bleeding plaque index
Conditions
Interventions
The volunteers were taught how to brush tooth using modified bass technique and how to floss properly. The volunteers were instructed to brush their teeth twice a day with the toothbrush and toothpast
0% chlorhexidine wax-coated floss,0.12% chlorhexidine wax-coated floss,1% chlorhexidine wax-coated floss
Sponsors
Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Right-handed, 2. In good health, 3. No interproximal spaces and diastema, 4. No gingival recession or attachment loss, 5. Individuals with marginal bleeding in at least one interproximal location
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with any type of dental prosthesis, orthodontic appliances, or any other biofilm-retentive factor, 2. Individuals who have recently taken systemic antibiotics or antiseptic mouthwash within 3 months, 3. Those with systemic diseases that affect periodontal health such as diabetes, 4. Individuals allergic to chlorhexidine, 5. Pregnant and nursing women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plaque accumulation 14 days after using dental floss Quigley-Hein plaque index | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gingival bleeding 14 days after using dental floss Bleeding index | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSireerat Sooampon
Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed