Comparison Between Modified Bass and Horizontal Brushing Techniques

Recruiting

• Conditions: Tooth Plaque

• Registration Number: NCT05734456
• Lead Sponsor: CMH Lahore Medical And Dental College

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to determine mean plaque scores to compare the effectiveness after using modified bass and horizontal brushing technique in undergraduate dental students. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:

* Modified bass method is less effective than the horizontal brushing technique for plaque removal in undergraduate dental students

* Modified bass method is more effective than the horizontal brushing technique for plaque in undergraduate dental students.

Participants will check plaque scores with the help of probe and disclosing agents after applying both techniques in a separate quadrant on the same subject. Researchers will compare modified bass and a horizontal brushing technique to see which one is reliable and more effective.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-10-04
• Status Verified: 2023-02
• Study First Submitted: 2023-02-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-02-15
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-02-15
• Study First Posted: 2023-02-21
• Last Update Posted: 2023-02-21
• Primary Completion: 2023-04-04
• Study Completion: 2023-07-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 83

Inclusion Criteria

• Dental students between the ages of 19-24; irrespective of gender
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Students undergoing orthodontic treatment
• Students having periodontal pocket
• Students who underwent scaling less or equal to 3 months ago

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Plaque Index	24 weeks	0-3 (0=Excellent, 3=Poor)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bakhtawar Amin, College of Dentistry, Multan; 🇵🇰 Multan, Punjab, Pakistan