Effectiveness of plaque disclosing toothpaste tablets on plaque removal among primary school children : A randomized controlled trial
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- the use of plaque disclosing toothpaste tablets to improve self-performed oral hygiene of the primary school childrenPlaque disclosing agent, Plaque disclosing tablet, Dental plaque, Oral hygiene
- Registration Number
- TCTR20240401003
- Lead Sponsor
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Brief Summary
The plaque disclosing tablet demonstrated statistically significant effectiveness in reducing dental plaque on primary teeth. However, there was no significant improvement in maintaining the gingival health status. Nonetheless, we can suggest that the M-dent tablet could serve as an alternative option for children to enhance their self-oral hygiene maintenance through self-visualization of dental plaque.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 96
Inclusion Criteria
1.having normal manual dexterity, 2.Never used plaque removal mouthwash in the past three months.
Exclusion Criteria
1.having medical problems affecting in maintaining the oral and gingival health, 2.having physical or mental retard, 3.having severe periodontitis or in the process of orthodontics treatment.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Plaque accumulation at baseline, 1 months and 2 months after the intervention Plaque index
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gingival health at baseline, 1 months and 2 months after the intervention Gingival index