The effectiveness of water jet flossing and interdental flossing for oral hygiene in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances: A randomised clinical trial

Saudi society of periodontology0 sites30 target enrollmentSeptember 26, 2023

ConditionsGingivitis Water jet, Dental floss, Orthodontic treatment, Plaque index, Gingivitis

Overview

Phase: Phase 4
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Gingivitis
Sponsor: Saudi society of periodontology
Enrollment: 30
Status: Completed
Last Updated: last year

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

Overview

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.

Registry

who.int

Start Date

September 26, 2023

End Date

May 16, 2023

Last Updated

last year

Study Type

Interventional

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Saudi society of periodontology

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•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.

Exclusion Criteria

•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.