Comparison of Inter-dental Brush to Dental Floss for Reduction of Plaque and Bleeding in Areas With Intact Papilla: A Clinical Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 3 期
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 32
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Plaque and bleeding reduction
研究概览
简要总结
The study's purpose is to find an easy and effective alternative to dental floss for those persons who cannot or choose not to dental floss so that they can maintain and/or achieve optimal oral health. The study hypothesis is that the inter-dental brush is as effective as dental floss for removing plaque from between the teeth and for reducing bleeding gums in persons with gingivitis, but may be easier to use and thus encourage daily home use.
详细描述
Purpose:
To determine if the interdental brush is just as effective at removing plaque and reducing bleeding gums between the teeth as dental floss.
Rationale:
Many people find dental floss difficult to use and thus, do not floss daily to maintain oral health and prevent gum disease. These individuals may find the interdental brush easier to use and may be motivated to use it daily for optimal oral health.
Study design:
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Prevention
- 盲法
- Single (Investigator)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Minimum of 4 interproximal areas that can accommodate a minimum 0.6 mm interdental brush width
- •Minimum of 8 interproximal bleeding sites upon stimulation
- •Dexterity to use manual waxed dental floss
- •Able to attend all 4 study visits
排除标准
- •Require premedication with antibiotics prior to dental therapy
- •Use chlorhexidine or over-the-counter mouthwash during the study
- •Have orthodontia
结局指标
主要结局
Plaque and bleeding reduction
时间窗: 12 weeks
次要结局
- Product preference between dental floss and interdental brush(12 weeks)