The effectiveness of water jet flossing and interdental flossing for oral hygiene in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances: A randomised clinical trial
- Conditions
- GingivitisWater jet, Dental floss, Orthodontic treatment, Plaque index, Gingivitis
- Registration Number
- TCTR20230926005
- Lead Sponsor
- Saudi society of periodontology
- Brief Summary
The water jet flossing group demonstrated a slightly higher, albeit non-significant, benefit in plaque removal and bleeding reduction compared to the interdental flossing group after two weeks. Both groups showed significant reductions in gingival bleeding index and plaque index from baseline to the 2-week follow-up.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Participants were included in the study if they met all of the following criteria: (1) Physically healthy without any medical conditions. (2) Aged 18 years or older. (3) Have natural dentition with at least 24 teeth in the mouth, excluding the third molars. (4) Have less than 5 mm of anterior crowding or spacing, with adequate overjet and overbite. (5) Have the physical and mental ability to maintain adequate oral hygiene. (6) Have good periodontal health without an immediate need for any dental procedure.
Participants were excluded from the study if they had any of the following:
(1) A medical history of immunologic and inflammatory diseases, liver diseases, diabetes mellitus, current pregnancy, or any medical condition that limits manual dexterity.
(2) A recent history of medications that may alter gingival health, such as anti-sialagogues, steroids, and antibiotics.
(3) Active periodontal disease.
(4) Removable orthodontic appliances.
(5) Not using any type of mouthwash.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Plaque index 2 weeks teeth are stained with a disclosing solution, presence of plaque is scored on a dichotomous variable
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Bleeding index 2 weeks Each tooth present is gently probed with a periodontal probe at six sites