The Effect of A Dental Application to Promote Self-Administered Plaque Control: A RCT
PeriodontitisGingivitis2 moreRandomized Controlled Trial: to investigate the feasibility of the usage of a mobile dental application in the self-administration of plaque control in a two (2) parallel arm study with 52 subjects (n = 52). The study will take place over 2 visits (within 35 days): Visit 1 and 2. Prospective Open Cohort Study: Patients referred to the Periodontology Department will be invited to participate in the study during the Oral Hygiene Phase. Routine clinical indices will be recorded at Visit 1 and Visit 2 before active non-surgical periodontal treatment commences.
Experimental Gingivitis in Patients With Altered Passive Eruption
Altered Passive Eruption of TeethAltered passive eruption (APE) is an anatomical condition that is frequently diagnosed in periodontal clinical practice, especially for the ever-increasing demand of patients for the aesthetic improvement of their smile. In addition to its aesthetic value, however, altered passive eruption could also affect gingival and periodontal health. In fact, in the case of plaque accumulation, the altered passive eruption (APE) is likely to be a predisposing factor for a more rapid progression of gingivitis with higher inflammation indexes (Angulated Bleeding Score - AngBs and Modified Gingival Index - mGI). Notwithstanding, even if gingivitis in patients with altered passive eruption is developed much more rapidly, thorough home oral hygiene and plaque control conduces to complete clinical recovery. Further studies with a large number of patients are required to confirm the correlation between altered passive eruption and periodontal diseases.
A Clinical Study to Evaluate Effects of an Oral Rinse on Plaque and Gingivitis
PlaqueRinse contains an anti-plaque agent that helps prevent the accumulation of dental plaque associated with gingivitis.
Health Impact of L.Reuteri Consumption in Crew Members of a Naval Ship at Sea
GingivitisThis study is designed to evaluate the impact of the regular consumption of probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri-containing lozenges over a period of 42 days on parameters of oral and general health in crew members of a naval ship at sea.
Effect of Probiotics on Oral Homeostasis During Oral Hygiene Discontinuation
GingivitisThe present study is a double-blinded randomized clinical trial with a duration of 28 days.
Cetylpyridium Chloride (CPC) Based Chewing Gum and Gingivitis
GingivitisPlaque2 moreThis placebo-controlled, double-blinded, randomized crossover study evaluates the plaque and gingivitis reducing capacity of Cetylpyridium Chloride (CPC) chewing gum, with mechanical oral hygiene. The study will enroll 73 students, faculty, and staff from the UTHealth School of Dentistry. Half of the eligible participants will be randomly assigned to get the CPC gum in the first treatment period (21 days), a wash-out period of 21 days, and then a placebo gum in the second treatment period (21 days). The other half will be assigned to follow the same schedule but with the treatment reversed. A statistician will perform the randomization. Primary outcomes are assessed by validated tools, such as the Plaque Index (PI), Gingival Index (GI), and percent of bleeding sites on probe (BOP).
Self-selection Study of the Toothwave Toothbrush
GingivitisPlaque2 moreThis study objective is to test the Silk'n Toothwave self-selection, by potential end users. Additionally, this study will evaluate if contraindicated subjects will self-exclude from use of the device and the ability to understand accurately the labeling content (box and user manual).
Effects of Active Reminders and Motivational Techniques on Oral Hygiene and Gingival Health in Orthodontic...
Oral HygieneWhite Spot Lesion1 moreThis study will compare the use of text message reminders versus multiple in-person sessions of oral hygiene instructions and motivation on improving oral hygiene measurements.
Comparison of Two Interdental Cleaners
GingivitisComparison of Two interdental cleaning devices on plaque removal, gingivitis and bleeding.
Mobile Phone Messaging To Improve Oral Hygiene Among Primary School Children in Pakistan
Oral HygieneDental Plaque Induced GingivitisOral health is an important component of general health and oral cavity acts as a mirror to the health of individuals and communities. Inadequate focus on primary prevention of oral diseases, poses a sizeable challenge for numerous countries, especially low and middle income countries. Mobile phone technology is relatively new and its successes in chronic disease is well documented but there is little evidence available in its use for improving oral health and dietary habits of children. This will be a Pilot Randomized Control Trial (RCT) . It will be conducted in public and private sector schools of Quetta city, Pakistan. Study will comprise of intervention and a control arm. Duration of intervention is 6 months. In the intervention group, study participants will be the parents. School teachers will send oral health education and reminder messages on frequent intervals to educate children's parents on oral hygiene and reinforce their behaviors to improve their child oral health. The primary school children in the control group will not receive any intervention