Status:

COMPLETED

Oral Hygiene and Systemic Inflammation (Perio-Hygiene 1.0)

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pisa

Conditions:

Gingivitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-79 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of oral hygiene changes (drastic plaque and gingival inflammation reduction) on markers of systemic inflammation and indicators of oral health relate...

Detailed Description

This study is a single-center, 2 arms, randomized parallel group double-blind clinical trial with one month follow-up, involving patients with no conditions capable of alteration of the systemic infla...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • male or female, 18 to 79 of age, of any race/ethnicity;
  • presence of at least 20 teeth;
  • ≤ 2 untreated dental caries;
  • presence of relevant plaque accumulation as shown by Full Mouth Plaque Scores (FMBS) \>50%.
  • presence of relevant periodontal/gingival inflammation as shown by FMBS \> 35%

Exclusion

  • • pregnancy and breast feeding;
  • patients undergoing pharmacological treatment capable of reducing CRP such as statins or chronic anti-inflammatory treatment,
  • current or past (≤ 30 days) systemic or local antibiotic therapy;
  • heavy smokers (over 20 cigarettes per day or pipe or cigar);
  • patients undergoing orthodontic treatment;
  • patients not capable to comply with given instruction or administrative issues related to the study
  • dental or periodontal conditions (e.g., deep caries, periodontal abscess) requiring urgent treatment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 4 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

140 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03848351

Start Date

April 1 2019

End Date

May 4 2021

Last Update

November 7 2022

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University Hospital of Pisa

Pisa, Italy, 56126