The clinical effect of different self-performed plaque control modalities on the gingival inflammation among a sample of Malaysian adults
Objectives: the aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of different approach of self-performed plaque removal (mechanical Vs chemical) on the periodontal health status among a sample of Malaysian adults. Methods: thirty seven systemically healthy patients, 20-30 years old and with gingi...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English English English |
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2011
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/16092/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/16092/6/DR_LINA_CO_ORAL_DSSC_2011-1.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/16092/1/The_Clinical_Effect_of_Different_Self.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/16092/4/1st_IIUM_DENTAL.pdf |
| Summary: | Objectives: the aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of different approach of self-performed plaque removal (mechanical Vs chemical) on the periodontal health status among a sample of Malaysian adults.
Methods: thirty seven systemically healthy patients, 20-30 years old and with gingivitis, were recruited for the study. They were randomized into three different groups according to the self-performed plaque control practice (group 1, group 2, and group 3). All subjects received supra and subgingival scaling, and detailed oral self-care demonstration according to mode of oral self-care for each group. The periodontal parameters gingival index GI, plaque index PI, and bleeding on propping BOP were evaluated at baseline and after two months.
Results: The results showed improvements for all periodontal clinical parameters for subjects in group 2 and 3, and significant reduction of BOP levels for subjects in group 3 with chemical and mechanical plaque control compared to group 1 with manual tooth brushing only.
Conclusion: Dental health professionals should emphasize on the improvement of quality of self-performed mechanical plaque removal and use of adjunct chemical plaque control mouthwashes. |
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