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Study aim
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The assessment of effect of commercial chlorhexidine and conventional tooth flosses on gingivitis reduction: Randomized clinical trial
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Design
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This study will be performed in the center of the Faculty of Dentistry of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, as a triple-blind (patient,researcher and study analyst) and as a randomized clinical trial.
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Settings and conduct
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students studying at Dental School, 50 people who meet the set criteria will participate in the study after receiving written consent. each person is given the necessary training and they are asked to use the given dentures as a split mouth. After a period of time, the studied indicators will be evaluated. Finally, the effect of commercial chlorhexidine floss and conventional floss in reducing gingivitis will be investigated.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria:
Lack of systemic disease, Existence of (BOP) in at least one dental space in each quadrant, Maximum pocket depth is 2 mm and no gingival recession, Gingival index Loe & Sillness more than 1.5, At least 5 teeth per quadrant, Maximum interdental space is 1 mm
Exclusion criteria:
smoking, Use of any type of dental appliance, blocking agent other than calculus, Use of systemic antibiotics in the last 3 months before, Use of drugs that affect the condition of the gums, Chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Consumption of mouthwash in the last 6 months, Systemic diseases that cause changes in periodontal health, such as: diabetes, hormonal problems, patients at risk for endocarditis, pregnant women and nursing mothers, Existence of oral diseases other than gingivitis, parafunctional habits, malocclusion
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Intervention groups
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Intervention group: commercial chlorhexidine floss
Control group: conventional floss
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Main outcome variables
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plaque index, gingival index, bleeding on probing index