A comparison of the effects of lip trainer devices and sonic toothbrushes on salivary flow and periodontal parameters in older Japanese patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Oral dryness sensation.
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000021513
- Lead Sponsor
- o sponsors.
- Brief Summary
Wettability was slightly but significantly improve by using Lip Trainer Device. Non significant improvement of wettability by sonic tooth brush. Periodontal parameters were maintained by Lip trainer device use. Sonic tooth brush improved CAL and BOP of periodontal parameters.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 14
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Sjögren's syndrome. Smokers. Unmotivated patients. On medications that affect salivary flow.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Improvement in oral wetness i.e. Wettability. Maintainence of periodontal parameters.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method