A Randomized Clinical Trial of Schinus terebinthifolius Mouthwash to Treat Biofilm-Induced Gingivitis
Table 4
Clinical profile of the subjects included in the trial according to treatment arm. Values are expressed as percentage, mean, median, and standard deviation (SD).
Experimental arm S. terebinthifolius mouthwash ()
Control arm Chlorhexidine 0.12% ()
Gender
% Female sex
50.00
69.23
Age (in years)
Mean ± SD
Median
11
11
Teeth number
Mean ± SD
Median
28
25
Caries risk*
Low: 14.29
Low: 7.69
Grouping percentage (%)
Moderate: 7.14
Moderate: 0.00
High: 0.00
High: 7.69
Caries activity*
Low: 71.43
Low: 69.23
Grouping percentage (%)
Moderate: 0.00
Moderate: 0.00
High: 7.14
High: 15.39
Gingival inflammation activity**
Mild: 7.14
Mild: 7.69
Grouping percentage (%)
Moderate: 92.86
Moderate: 92.31
Severe: 0.00
Severe: 0.00
According to the clinical-anamnestic method by Krasse [24]. According to the number of bleeding sites (mild: 1–15 sites; moderate: 16–35 sites; severe: equal to or higher than 36 sites).