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NCT Number: NCT01630837

Frequency of Oral Hygiene

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the frequency of oral hygiene in the maintenance of gingival health in patients with an adequate method of oral hygiene.

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Key information

Conditions

Gingivitis Gingival Diseases Infections Mouth Diseases Oral Health Periodontal Diseases Stomatognathic Diseases

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Federal University of Santa Maria

Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, 97105-900, Brazil

About this study

The study was a randomized blinded clinical trial. Eligible patients underwent a pre-clinical period in order to eliminate factors that could interfere with the proper plaque control. Forty-five non dental students with healthy gingival (maximum 5% of sites showing gingival bleeding) were randomized into four groups according to the frequency of oral hygiene (every 12h, 24h, 48h or 72h). Plaque Index (PLI) and Gingival Index (GI) were evaluated by two trained examiners at baseline, 15 days and 30 days.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • students of graduate courses at the Federal University of Santa Maria and Franciscan University Center
  • a minimum age of 18 years
  • filling all space interdental papilla
  • at least 24 teeth
  • maximum 15% of sites with gingivitis.

Exclusion criteria

  • dental students
  • pregnant woman
  • diabetics
  • smokers
  • orthodontic equipment
  • antimicrobial prophylaxis
  • antibiotic
  • anti-inflammatory
  • psychomotor disturbances
  • periodontitis
  • PD ≥ 3mm

Treatment and study plan

frequency of oral hygiene

Other

the frequency of oral hygiene was 12 to 12 hours, 24 to 24 hours, 48 to 48 hours and 72 to 72 hours.

Primary outcomes

  1. gingivitis expressed as an increase in mean gingival index in the experimental period

    Time frame: one month of evaluetion

Secondary outcomes

  1. changes in plaque levels and variations of the average percentage of sites with different GI scores during the study

    Time frame: one month of evaluetion

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Frequency of Oral Hygiene in the Maintenance of Gingival Health

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Jun 28, 2012
Registry last updated
Jun 28, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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