View clinical trials related to Gingivitis.
Filter by:In this randomized controlled study, the investigators compare two classes of behavioral approaches to change habits and health outcomes with an application to dental health: cognitive vs. behavioral financial incentives. Under cognitive incentives subjects are paid to correctly answer health-related quizzes. Under behavioral incentives subjects earn money for making healthy choices. The investigators apply these incentives to toothbrushing, a daily health-related behavior critical to the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease, two high-burden conditions among US adults.
To study effect of acacia catechu a herbal extract;as antipaque and antigingivitis agent in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.This study is a double blind randomized controlled trial.
The objective of this clinical trial is to identify the most efficacious octenidine dihydrochloride concentration regarding bacterial count reduction in comparison to a placebo in the oral cavity.
Diabetes and obesity affect many people in different countries. Similarly, millions of people have some type of gum disease such as gingivitis. The present study was conducted to clarify if systemic conditions such as diabetes and obesity could impair the response to gingivitis treatment. Subjects with gum disease showing diabetes type II (from 40 to 50 subjects), slight to moderate obesity (from 40 to 50 subjects) or its combination (from 40 to 50 subjects) were selected for the present study. In addition normal-weight subjects with gum disease (from 40 to 50 subjects) besides a group without gum disease (from 40 to 50 subjects) were selected for comparisons. After verbal and written explanations about the study, subjects who matched study criteria and who signed the informed consent form underwent full oral examinations in two separate visits. In the first visit, after a clinical examination to verify the levels of gingival inflammation and the accumulated amounts of dental plaque, the bone height was determined by X-Ray examinations. Bad breath was also evaluated by a chair-side apparatus. Additional laboratorial examinations included a) quantification of bacteria that cause gum disease from dental plaque samples, b) quantification of inflammatory products from gingival fluid sampling and c) quantification of produced saliva. Self-report questionnaires were used to check the impact of oral condition and treatment of gum disease in quality of life and individual daily performance. These examinations were repeated 3 months after dental treatment. All subjects received ultrasonic dental prophylaxis for cleaning their teeth. Based on systemic/oral conditions each group rinsed either an essential-oils containing mouth rinse or a placebo rinse. First rinse was supervised and the other ones were performed at home twice a day for three months. Each participant also received a toothbrush, a dental floss and a fluoride toothpaste monthly after oral hygiene instructions. Adherence to the treatment and occurrence of undesirable side effects were monitored throughout the study.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a dentifrice containing L-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate magnesium salt on gingival inflammation, gingival bleeding and gingival redness.
The objective of this randomized, single center, parallel clinical research study is to evaluate the comparative efficacy performance of three dentifrices -Colgate Total Toothpaste, Parodontax Toothpaste and Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste in controlling gingivitis and dental plaque in adults.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of oral topical application of Amnion-derived Cellular Cytokine Solution (ACCS) in subjects with gingivitis
Participants will be given special instructions about taking care of their teeth during the 18 hours before they come to the dentist's office for screening/baseline, 1 week, 2 weeks and 4 weeks. At that first visit, they will be examined by a dentist, who will examine their mouths with a dental instrument to determine whether they qualify to participate in the trial. Someone who works for the dentist will also take some oral measurements. Participants who qualify to be in the study will receive a treatment for their gingivitis and have an equal chance of being assigned to one of three treatment groups. Participants in all three groups will be given toothpaste that is already available in stores. They will brush their teeth twice daily in their regular manner. After brushing, participants in one group will use an experimental mouth rinse that is not available in stores. Another group will be given a mouth rinse to use that is already available in stores, and the third group will use a placebo mouth rinse. After they receive their assigned products participants will be supervised while they brush their teeth and rinse to ensure they understand exactly how to use the products. Participants will be required to stay at the site 20 minutes after the first use of product during visit 1 to monitor any potential allergic reaction. All other brushing and rinsing over the next four weeks will be at home, but participants will be required to keep a diary to record their brushing and rinsing times twice each day. Participants will be required to bring their diaries and any left-over toothpaste and mouth rinse with them for three more scheduled appointments after about 1 week, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks. At those appointments, the dentist will examine their mouths, make sure there are no safety concerns, and examine again to get the measurements needed. One of the dentist's staff members will take other measurements as well. The study will determine the measured effects of the experimental mouth rinse on bleeding as a result of gingivitis, and compare these results to the mouth rinse that is already available.
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.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is effective in the treatment of periodontitis in adults.