Gingivitis Treated With Chlorhexidine 0.12% Mouthwash in Young Adults

Universidade Federal Fluminense30 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study will evaluate the effectiveness of 0.12% chlorhexidine solution as an anti-inflammatory agent and reducing the presence of biofilm in young adults.

Thirty patients with gingivitis ages 18 to 30 year with a probing depth of at most 3 mm and at least 20 teeth will be selected and evaluate at baseline and after 4 weeks.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Age Problem

Interventions

0.12% chlorhexidinePROCEDURE

the patients were randomly allocated into two groups of 15 individuals to rinse with antimicrobials twice a day for a period of four weeks. Group A, received 0.12% chlorhexidine antimicrobian in a vial previously identified as solution 1 and group B, received saline solution identified as solution 2.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 30 DaysMax age: 30 Days

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of gingivitis * Probing depth (PD) with maximum 3 mm * Minimum of 20 teeth * Age between 18 and 30 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with periodontal disease (PD ≥ 4mm with clinical attachment loss) * Diabetes * Osteoporosis * Pregnant or lactating females * Smokers * Users of immune suppressive medication * Phenytoin or cyclosporine * Calcium channel blockers * Antibiotics * Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs * HIV+ or AIDS

Locations (1)

Universidade Federal Fluminense

Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Plaque Index

Check the biofilm as Ainano \& Bay 1975 index, Higher levels means worse.

Time frame: 30 days

Secondary Outcomes

Gingival Index

Check the biofilm as Ainano \& Bay 1975 index, Higher levels means worse.

Time frame: 30 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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