Flossing With Chlorhexidine
Nyckelord
Abstrakt
Beskrivning
Purpose of study: To determine if dental floss presoaked in 0.12% chlorhexidine is more effective at reducing the signs of gingivitis, such as bleeding, than a dental floss in placebo solution of 0.1% quinine sulphate.
Trial design: The study will consist of a double-blinded, placebo-controlled parallel three-month clinical trial.
Randomization of subjects into study groups: Subjects randomized with a computer-generated randomization table and balanced block design to make the two groups equal in number of subjects.
Trial schedule:
1. Screening for potential subjects & consent obtained. Calibration of examiner.
2. Week -1: Professional prophylaxis consisting of scaling and polishing.
3. Week 0: Baseline data (GI, SI, PI, BOP, PD) collected on subjects enrolled into the study. OHI - flossing. Subject randomized into a study group.
4. Week 6: Subjects reassessed for GI, SI, PI, BOP, PD. Compliance check. Replenish floss supply. Subject concerns or questions addressed.
5. Week 12: Subjects reassessed for GI, SI, PI, BOP, PD. All floss boxes and logbook returned. Subject concerns or questions addressed. Subject exited from study and returned to the care of his or her regular dental professional.
Measurements for data collection (done in this order):
1. Gingival index (GI) (modification of Löe & Silness, 1963)
2. Stain Index (SI)
3. Plaque index (PI) (modification of Silness and Löe, 1964)
4. Bleeding on Probing (BOP)
5. Probing Depth (PD)
Datum
| Senast verifierad: | 07/31/2008 |
| Först skickat: | 05/07/2007 |
| Beräknad anmälan inlämnad: | 05/07/2007 |
| Först publicerad: | 05/09/2007 |
| Senaste uppdatering skickad: | 08/12/2008 |
| Senaste uppdatering publicerad: | 08/14/2008 |
| Faktiskt startdatum för studien: | 03/31/2006 |
| Uppskattat primärt slutdatum: | 11/30/2006 |
| Beräknat slutfört datum: | 11/30/2006 |
Tillstånd eller sjukdom
Intervention / behandling
Procedure: Chlorhexidine is the generic name of the mouthwash, Peridex is the brand name.
Fas
Urvalskriterier
| Åldrar berättigade till studier | 18 Years Till 18 Years |
| Kön som är berättigade till studier | All |
| Accepterar friska volontärer | Ja |
| Kriterier | Inclusion Criteria: To be considered for inclusion into the study, subjects must fulfill the following conditions: - 18 years and older - Have gingivitis (i.e., have pocket depths of 4 mm or less), but not periodontitis - Willing to floss every day and have the necessary dexterity to floss - Have a minimum of 20 natural teeth, including 4 molars - Have at least 10 bleeding sites - Be a non-smoker Exclusion Criteria: Subjects will be excluded from the study, if they have any of the following conditions: - Pregnant or plan to be pregnant within the next 3 months - Allergic to chlorhexidine or quinine sulphate - Require pre-medication with antibiotics for dental treatment - Currently taking antibiotics - Currently taking Dilantin, Cyclosporin A, Nifedipine or other calcium channel blockers, aspirin or anti-coagulants - Currently using chlorhexidine or whitening products - Have active carious lesions - Have orthodontic braces - Have more than 2 crowns or bridges - Have more than 2 implants - Have full or partial dentures - Have periodontitis, i.e., pocket depths of 5 mm or more in more than 2 sites in the mouth |
Resultat
Primära resultatåtgärder
1. To determine if dental floss presoaked in 0.12% chlorhexidine is more effective at reducing the signs of gingivitis, such as bleeding, than a dental floss in placebo solution of 0.1% quinine sulphate. [3 months]
