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Study aim
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Determining the effect of propolis mouthwash on generalized chronic gingivitis
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Design
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Randomized clinical trial with two control groups, with parallel groups, double-blind, phase 2 on 78 patients using www.randomization.com for randomization.
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Settings and conduct
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We have three groups of 26 patients. For each patient, scaling is done first, then mouthwash is given, and we ask the patient to use mouthwash twice a day (10 cc/ turn) for 14 days. Indicators are measured twice, once before scaling and once at the end of day 14. Blinding is performed for the patient and the person examining the outcome. The study platform is Mashhad Dental School.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: Patient does not have a systemic problem, Patient has generalized chronic gingivitis, Patient has filled out an informed consent form, Patient has no history of smoking
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant patients, Patients who are unable to attend in follow up sessions, Patients receiving antibiotics systemically or topically, Breastfeeding patients, Using anti-inflammatory medications during the study, Using anti-coagulant medications during the study, Using immune-suppressive medications during the study, Patients receiving orthodontic therapy
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Intervention groups
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We have three groups, one group will receive mucoadhesive mouthwash of propolis (5%), and two control groups including placebo and chlorhexidine.
We will ask the patient to use mouthwash twice a day (10 cc/ turn) for 14 days
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Main outcome variables
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Examination of plaque indices, BOP, gingival index