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Gingivitis Vs Periodontitis

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Background: Periodontal disease is a category of oral inflammatory infections, caused by pathogenic bacteria within the tooth surface biofilm, which leads to destruction of tooth-supporting tissues. Over half of the American adult population is affected by one or more forms of periodontal disease, and at the same time, millions of Americans are electing for teeth whitening procedures every year – often in the face of inflammation. The current trial evaluates the effect of a gum health formulation on teeth whitening and periodontal disease parameters in patients with gingivitis or periodontitis.
Methods: A randomized, parallel-design, single-center 45-day trial of thirty patients with gingivitis or periodontitis recruited from two clinical …show more content…

Gingivitis, the acute inflammatory phase of periodontal disease, is characterized by redness, bleeding and swelling of the gingival tissue, and if let untreated can progress into periodontitis characterized by the formation of gingival pockets and potential tooth loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), periodontitis affects nearly half (47%) of American adults, which translates to nearly 65 million patients over the age of …show more content…

and Jonathan B. Levine & Associates in New York, NY. Potentially eligible patients were screened and thirty eligible participants that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled. Three participants withdrew during the treatment duration (one from Group 2, two from Group 3), leaving a sample size of twenty-seven (n=27). The participants were between the ages of 18 and 65, with good general and systemic health, and abided by the following inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria:
• Willing and able to read, understand and sign an Informed Consent form.
• Good general health as evidenced by the medical history.
• Between 18 and 65 years of age.
• A minimum of 20 teeth, excluding crowns and third molar teeth.
• A mean whole mouth GI of ≥2.0 at baseline.
• Sites with ≤7 mm pocket depth.
• Willing to abstain from oral hygiene procedures for 12-18 hours prior to clinical visits.
• Willing to abstain from chewing gums, oral whitening products, mouthwashes and tobacco products for the study duration.
• Ability to understand and follow study

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