the effect of using toothbrush stick on controlling gingival indices in comparison with toothbrush
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Condition 1: Plaque index. Condition 2: Gingival index.-
- Registration Number
- IRCT20200819048464N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Babol University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
Student of babol dental school
Age range 18-25 years
Plaque index range 20-30%
Exclusion Criteria
Orthodontic appliance
Dental prosthesis
Extensive restoration
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Percent of tooth surface with plaque (plaque index). Timepoint: Measuring plaque index at the beginning of the study, on days 7, 14 and 21 after using toothbrush stick. Method of measurement: calculating colored tooth surface by Olary method.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gingival index. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, on days 7, 14 and 21 after the start of the study. Method of measurement: With Williams probe under unit light and dental mirror by loe and silness method.