A pilot study to assess the level of gum tissue micro abrasion after the use of manual toothbrushes with a different leven of end-rounded filaments. End-Rounding and Brush Abrasion (ERBA).
Recruiting
- Conditions
- The mechanical control of supragingival plaque by daily toothbrushing is an essential element in effective oral hygiene and most commonly practised. However, as a result of toothbrushing some people may traumatize the gingival tissues due to improper brushing techniques, hard bristle filaments or improper end-rounded filament ends.
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON27118
- Lead Sponsor
- ACTA: ADR
- Brief Summary
/A
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 48
Inclusion Criteria
1. ≥ 18 years;
2. Be in general good physical and oral health, as determined by the investigator/designee;
Exclusion Criteria
1. Self-reporting of pregnancy or nursing (women only);
2. Show evidence of periodontitis or within an active treatment for periodontal disease;
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The primary outcome is Gigival Abrasion Score (Danser et al. 1998).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method