Active clinical trials for "Gingivitis"

This study evaluates if electric toothbrushes with a 3D action (rotation / oscillation and pulsation) are more effective than manual toothbrushes in removing plaque and reducing gingival inflammation in patients under orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.

Today's increase of dentate elderly, many of them dependent, is a challenge, both according to the personal daily oral hygiene and dentistry. This is not only an oral problem, as research findings point to strong associations between oral and general health, even mortality. These findings are especially noticeable in elderly and frail individuals. Dental care is usually performed in stationary dental clinics where the patients are transported to receive treatment. Dependent elderly dental patients may present many obstacles to traditional dental care due to cognitive limitations or dementia, mobility or transport problems. An alternative is domiciliary dental care where the dental staff performs the treatment by a home visit, in the patients daily living environment. The ability to handle personal oral hygiene is often decreased in these patients and left to overburdened nursing staff that often also lack sufficient knowledge about oral health care, why prophylactic professional oral care is especially important. This type of care can with rather simple equipments be performed as domiciliary treatment of good quality, while more advanced dental care may present restrictions in the home environment. However, in the Swedish dental system with subsidized dental care for dependent and elderly patients, there are restrictions for the number of prophylactic oral care treatments. The levels vary in different counties and regions. The rationale for this is probably tradition and economy as scientific evidence is lacking. The aim with this project is to develop domiciliary professional oral care. The researchers will compare the effect of different regimens for domiciliary prophylactic professional oral care both according to content and frequency. The overall aim is to establish relevant recommendations for domiciliary prophylactic professional oral care.

Evaluate the effects of using an intra-oral camera (IOC) during supportive periodontal therapy (SPT), on the psychological, behavioral and clinical parameters of patients with gingivitis, outlined by evidence and a theory-based framework.

This study will test an intervention designed to change oral health norms and reduce disparities in oral health among vulnerable adults residing in publicly funded senior housing in Central Connecticut. The intervention model is based on Fishbein modified theory of reasoned action operationalized through Adapted Motivational Interviewing and Practice to Mastery. The intervention includes two components: 1) a face to face administration of the Adapted Motivational Interviewing and Practice to Mastery, a participatory counseling model, and 2) a targeted building level campaign consisting of three half-day oral health events with skills development through practice to mastery to parallel the individual intervention, all based on the study's conceptual model. The study uses a modified fractional factorial design to evaluate the face to face and campaign components separately and in different additive sequences. Six buildings will be paired in three dyads. The buildings in each dyad will be randomized to either having the Adapted Motivational Interviewing and Practice to Mastery intervention first followed by campaigns or to having the campaigns first followed by Adapted Motivational Interviewing and Practice to Mastery. Seventy-five residents will be recruited in each building for a total of 450 participants. There will be four assessments: T0 will include a survey, oral hygiene skills assessment and clinical assessment of the Gingival Index and Plaque Score. The survey will provide data on the conceptual domains that are the target of the tailored intervention T1 will follow the AMI-PM or CA+PM (depending on condition) and will include the survey, oral hygiene skills assessment and clinical assessment of the Gingival Index and Plaque Score. This assessment will occur 1-2 months after the initial intervention T2 will follow the AMI-PM or CA+PM and will include the survey, oral hygiene skills assessment and clinical assessment of the Gingival Index and Plaque Score. This assessment will occur 6 months after the initial intervention T3 will include oral hygiene skills assessment and clinical assessment of the Gingival Index and Plaque Score. This will occur 15-18 months after study entry. We will use general linear mixed models (GLMM) or general estimating equations (GEE), respectively, to fit a model with intervention and period effects using the MIXED procedure in SAS.

This study investigated if computer games can be effective at changing the way children take care of their teeth. We a museum exhibit with 3D virtual reality games called "Attack of the S. Mutans!" Our hypothesis was that children who played the games and visited the exhibit would show improved attitudes about oral health, which would translate into improved brushing and self-care habits. In this randomized controlled study with school children aged 8-12, we compared the outcomes for three groups: Group 1) Visited Attack of the S. Mutans!; Group 2) Experienced a hands-on classroom presentation about virtual reality being used for healthcare; Group 3) Received no-treatment.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness on tissue response of the new nutritional supplement made of Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) in induced gingivitis after 21 days of use. Material and Methods: A double-blind randomized controlled prospective clinical trial was carried out on 20 patients divided into an experimental group treated with the OPCs pill and a control group treated with placebo, after fulfilling the selection criteria. Patients had to come 4 times during the study to register the Silness and Loe and Gingival Bleeding index, plaque index, inflammatory crevicular fluid study (IL6) and changes in brightness of the gingiva. No complementary hygiene methods were allowed during the 21 days.

The mechanical control of supragingival biofilm is accepted as one of the most important measures to prevent dental caries and periodontal diseases. Nevertheless, maintaining dental surfaces biofilm-free is not an easy task. In this regard, numerous studies researches have demonstrated the effectiveness of mouthwashes containing antimicrobial active ingredients that prevent and control both supragingival biofilm and gingivitis, specially when used adjunctively to mechanical oral hygiene regimens.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a new interdental cleaning device (Soft-Picks Advanced), as compared to a leading brand floss; and, how ease of use can promote the establishment of a hygienic routine of cleaning interproximal spaces.

This study proposes to evaluate the effects of using a new floss holder (GumChuck) and the use of text messages during supportive periodontal therapy, on the psychological, behavioral and clinical parameters of patients with gingivitis, outlined by evidence and a theory-based framework.

The objective of the study is to demonstrate the superiority of 0.1% octenidine mouthwash (Octenidin Mundspüllösung, OML) to placebo (PLAC) in the inhibition of plaque formation. The study will consist of a 14-day screening period and a 5-day treatment period.