DFDA

Professional Dental Cleaning (Prophylaxis)

Treatment for Gingivitis

Typical Dosage: 1 session (30-60 minutes)

Effectiveness
95%
Safety Score
90%
Clinical Trials
4
Participants
100K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
90
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
1 session (30-60 minutes)
Time to Effect
Immediate for plaque/calculus removal, 1-2 weeks for clinical improvement
Treatment Duration
1-2 times per year
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Number Needed to Treat (NNT)
1(Treat 1 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
98%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$350
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$350
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENT
QALYs Gained
0.4
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$368.42
Cost per Remission
$411.76
Comparison vs No professional dental cleaning
Cost Difference
+$350/year
More expensive
QALY Difference
+0.40 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
No dominance
Professional Dental Cleaning (Prophylaxis) Outcomes

for Gingivitis

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+95%
Response Rate
+95%
Remission Rate
+85%
Common Side Effects
Temporary tooth sensitivity
+15%
Gum soreness/bleeding
+10%

Sources:

nih.gov
wikipedia.org
researchgate.net

WARNING: LIMITED TRIALS AVAILABLE

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Active Clinical Trials
2 active trials recruiting for Professional Dental Cleaning (Prophylaxis) in Gingivitis

0.2% Chlorhexidine vs MicroRepair ABX in Gingivitis

NCT07088666RECRUITINGNA
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40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Pavia, Italy
Started: Aug 30, 2025

Extending Dental Care to Nursing Home Residents to Reduce Mouth Infections and Incidence of Pneumonia and Improve Diabetic Glucose Control

NCT06890676RECRUITINGNA
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150 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Jefferson City, United States
Started: Mar 1, 2024
Completed Clinical Trials
1 completed trial for Professional Dental Cleaning (Prophylaxis) in Gingivitis

A Study to Evaluate Associations Between Gingivitis and Pregnancy Outcomes

NCT00641901COMPLETED
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120 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
Birmingham, United States
Started: Jan 1, 2007