Comparison of the effect of chewing apple and tooth brushing on dental plaque

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• Conditions: K03.6; Dental plaque.; ????????? ??????? ??? ???????

• Registration Number: IRCT20191214045728N1
• Lead Sponsor: Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 18 May 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

Good oral hygien (plaque index below 20%)
24 examinable teeth (excluding third molar and teeth with prosthetic treatment, active caries and cavity and orthodontic appliance)

Exclusion Criteria

Smoking
Fixed or removable prosthesis
History of antibiotic and antiseptic mouthwash consumption for the past 3 months
Systemic problem or consumption of saliva-decreasing medications

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Decrease in dental plaque. Timepoint: 1. Baseline, before scaling and matching samples immediately after tooth brushing/ chewing apple 3. 24 hours after tooth brushing/ chewing apple. Method of measurement: Plaque index (O'Leary index) and disclosing tablet.