Active clinical trials for "Gingivitis"

This study assessed the efficacy of an oral hygiene regimen relative to a standard marketed toothpaste and manual toothbrush.

Aim: Evaluating the clinical effects of a Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus megaterium and Bacillus pumulus containing toothpaste, mouthwash and toothbrush cleaner versus a placebo in patients with generalized gingivitis. Materials and methods: In this double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial generalized gingivitis patients who were systemically healthy and who did not smoke were included. They used a placebo or probiotic Bacillus containing toothbrush cleaner for 8 weeks. Primary outcome measures of interest were plaque and gingivitis index, secondary outcome measures were pocket probing depth and bleeding on probing.

In this three-month interventional clinical trial for the treatment of gingivitis the investigators will assess the use of an oscillating-rotating powered toothbrush in comparison to the use of a manual toothbrush over 12-weeks in the absence of interproximal hygiene.

This study will test if applying calcium silicate cements (Biodentine) to restore cervical carious lesions might adversely affect the gingival health in comparison with conventionally used tooth colored material (GIC)

Dental plaque is a well known etiologic factor for gingivitis. Recently, herbal extracts are a matter of scientific interest to inhibit plaque accumulation on teeth. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of pistacia Mutica (PM) mouth wash on de novo dental plaque plaque formation, gingival inflammation indices and oral microorganisms.

Gingivitis, defined as inflammation of the gingival tissues, has long been associated with bacterial accumulation [plaque] on the tooth surface adjacent to the gingiva, causing an inflammatory reaction. Experimental gingivitis in health adults can be induced by abstension from brushing teeth for 9 to 21 days, and can test the effects of numerous chemotherapeutic agents, rinses and toothpastes. Effective prevention of plaque accumulation can prevent destructive forms of periodontal disease. A recent link has been established between localized gingival inflammation and systemic inflammation and a number of disease processes. Periodontal disease may lead to elevated C-reactive protein [CRP], considered a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. It has been shown that reducing gingival inflammation is accompanied with a significant decrease in serum CRP levels. Naturopathic remedies for treating oral disease have been well documented in the medical and dental literature since early civilization, and have become more and more popular in recent years. We propose to study one such remedy, PERIORINSE. This remedy consists of a number of herbs, and has been shown to exhibit antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Specifically, it has been shown to block the proteolytic effects seen in gingival inflammation . This study will evaluate the efficacy of this formulation, using currently accepted clinical testing protocols. A Random sample of 100 healthy volunteers who fulfill all inclusion criteria and no exclusion criteria, will be included in the study. Patients will randomly selected to one of 4 treatment groups: PERIORINSE (n=25), CPC (Cepacol) mouthwash (25 patients), Listerine mouthwash (n=25), and placebo (colored water) mouthrinse. Patients will be examined at baseline, and Gingival Index taken for all teeth. A blood specimen will be taken to measure CRP levels as well. Patients will be given a full dental prophylaxis which includes scaling and tooth polishing, and given rinsing instructions and reminded to cease all other oral hygiene methods including brushing, flossing, and rinsing with any other rinse for a period of 14 days. On day 14, patients will be re-examined and Gingival Index taken for all teeth. Patients will be given a full dental prophylaxis which includes scaling and tooth polishing and required to reinstitute their original oral hygiene regimen. CRP levels will be measured again, as well.

The purpose of this study is to determine effect of Mouthwash containing Camellia sinensis extracts on oral malodor and gingival inflammation in gingivitis subjects.

Periodontal disease is a chronic progressive state of inflammation pertaining to supporting tissues of the dentition that culminates in loss of the affected teeth. Currently, diagnosis and monitoring of periodontal disease progression is accomplished by performing a full-mouth clinical and radiological examination which is time-consuming and also requires elaborate infrastructure and equipment, which are not always available. Limitations of the conventional diagnostic techniques necessitate the development of point-of-care testing (POCT) which could serve as a rapid, feasible and affordable screening tool for periodontal disease.MIP-1α is a cysteine-cysteine (C-C) chemokine that is secreted by a variety of cells like macrophages, fibroblasts, epithelial cells and endothelial cells. They principally serve to recruit leukocytes like monocytes, T lymphocytes, natural killer cells, dendritic cells and granulocytes to the site of inflammation. Hence, the current study has a two fold aim; first, to determine the feasibility of MIP-1α as a periodontal disease biomarker; and second, to correlate the value of MIP-1α obtained from oral rinse sample with the periodontal disease severity.

The study is designed to evaluate the clinical changes in gingival health by measuring the reduction of gingival bleeding and inflammation over 4 weeks. Additionally plaque removal will be evaluated after a single use and over 4 weeks.

Background: In most practices, conventional in-office prophylaxis starts immediately with scaling and polishing. Therefore, this project was designed to challenge tradition by comparing plaque removal efficacy of rubber cup and air polishing in two scenarios, one where plaque was disclosed prior to treatment and the other where plaque was not disclosed. Methods: In this randomized, single blind, split-mouth design clinical trial, healthy, non-smoking participants with poor oral hygiene were recruited. Quadrants in each participant were randomly assigned to 4 treatment groups, which were plaque disclosure with rubber cup polishing, no plaque disclosure with rubber cup polishing, plaque disclosure with air polishing, and no plaque disclosure with air polishing. Examiners were calibrated and masked to the treatment rendered in each quadrant. Post treatment satisfaction questionnaires for both participants and operators were completed. Plaque scores for each quadrant and treatment time were the recorded outcome measures.