| Week-2 | - Scaling, polishing and flossing |
| Week 0 (Baseline) | - Clinical measurement of PI, GI and PPD/BOP. - Saliva and GCF sampling. - Instructions in tooth brushing and flossing. - Handing out toothbrushes and toothpastes |
| Week 1 | - Clinical measurement of PI and GI. - Re-instruction in tooth brushing. |
| Week 3 | - Clinical measurement of PI and GI. - Re-instruction in tooth brushing. |
| Week 8 (Follow up) | - Clinical measurement of PI, GI and PPD/BOP. - Saliva and GCF sampling. |