Comparison of the Plaque Removal Efficacy of Manual and Powered Toothbrushes in Patients Undergoing Clear Aligner Therapy
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 14
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Modified Plaque Index (MPI) Score After Toothbrushing
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of manual and powered toothbrushes in removing dental plaque in patients undergoing clear aligner orthodontic treatment.
Clear aligner treatment uses attachments bonded to teeth to facilitate tooth movement. These attachments may increase plaque accumulation around the tooth surface. Poor plaque control can lead to dental caries and periodontal problems.
In this study, patients receiving clear aligner treatment will brush their teeth using either a manual or a powered toothbrush. Dental plaque levels around attachments will be evaluated before and after brushing using a modified plaque index.
The results of this study may help determine whether one type of toothbrush is more effective than the other in maintaining oral hygiene during clear aligner therapy.
详细描述
Dental plaque is a complex biofilm and a primary etiological factor in the development of dental caries and periodontal diseases. Orthodontic treatments may increase plaque accumulation due to the presence of attachments bonded to the tooth surface.
Clear aligner therapy has become increasingly popular due to its esthetic and removable nature. However, attachments used during treatment may compromise oral hygiene by promoting plaque retention, particularly in the gingival region.
This study is designed to evaluate and compare the plaque removal effectiveness of manual and powered toothbrushes in patients undergoing clear aligner orthodontic treatment.
A total of 14 patients receiving clear aligner therapy will be randomly assigned to either a manual toothbrush group or a powered toothbrush group. Dental plaque accumulation around attachments will be assessed before brushing (T0) and after a standardized two-minute brushing period (T1) using the Modified Plaque Index adapted for orthodontic patients.
Plaque scores will be evaluated at multiple tooth surfaces (mesial, distal, occlusal, and gingival) and analyzed both on a patient-based and tooth-based level. Attachments will also be categorized as conventional or optimized, and plaque reduction will be compared between attachment types.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- None
盲法说明
This is an open-label study; no participants, investigators, care providers, or outcome assessors were masked.
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
- •Age ≥ 18 years
- •Undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners
- •Presence of bonded attachments on teeth
- •No known systemic diseases
- •Not using any regular systemic medications
- •Right-handed individuals (actively using the right hand)
排除标准
- •Age < 18 years
- •Absence of attachments on teeth
- •Presence of any systemic disease
- •Regular use of systemic medications
- •Left-handed or ambidextrous individuals
研究组 & 干预措施
Manual Toothbrush Group
Participants brushed their teeth for 2 minutes using a manual toothbrush following standardized oral hygiene instructions during a routine orthodontic visit.
干预措施: Manual Toothbrush (Device)
Powered Toothbrush Group
Participants brushed their teeth for 2 minutes using a powered toothbrush following standardized oral hygiene instructions during a routine orthodontic visit.
干预措施: Powered Toothbrush (Device)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Modified Plaque Index (MPI) Score After Toothbrushing
时间窗: Immediately before and immediately after a single 2-minute toothbrushing session
The primary outcome is the change in dental plaque accumulation measured using the Modified Plaque Index (MPI). Plaque scores will be recorded immediately before toothbrushing (T0) and immediately after a standardized 2-minute toothbrushing session (T1). The difference between T0 and T1 MPI scores will be calculated to assess plaque removal effectiveness.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Kübra Arslan Çarpar
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry
Mersin University