Manual versus powered tooth brushing in orthodontic patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Best type of toothbrush for orthodontic patients; Oral Health

• Registration Number: ISRCTN74268923
• Lead Sponsor: Queen Mary, University of London (UK)

Brief Summary

2023 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37708303/ (added 15/09/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-06-26
• Study Completion: 2021-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 26 September 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 92

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients aged 12-18 years at start of treatment
2. Upper and lower preadjusted Edgewise appliances
3. Brushing at least once a day
4. Good general health
5. Non-smokers

Exclusion Criteria

1. Learning difficulties or special needs
2. Poor periodontal health (including the presence of supra and subgingival calculus or periodontal pocketing as determined by BPE codes 2, 3 or 4)
3. Oral prophylaxis in previous 4 weeks
4. Use of antibacterial mouth rinses

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To compare the means of the two groups with respect to the plaque and gingivitis indices at 1, 6, 12 months and at the debond appointment. Levels of decalcification will also be measured at the debond appointment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Whether the results at 1 month can serve as a predictor of how a patients plaque control and gum health will be like, as well as be a forecaster of enamel decalcification at the end of treatment.