The effect of an interdental brush and a water flosser on gingival bleeding and gingival abrasions. A 4 weeks randomized clinical trial. - Interdental brush and waterflosser on clinical parameters. A 4 weeks RCT

ACTA Dental Research B.V. (ADR)0 个研究点目标入组 80 人开始时间: 待定最近更新: 2024年6月11日

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•- Male and female
•- Age 18-65 years
•- Right handed brusher and writer
•- Classified as systemically healthy
•- Non-smokers (Lie et al. 1998) definition non-smoker: <1 cigarette every day for at least one year
•- Moderate gingivitis (level of gingival bleeding assessed BOPP *50%)
•- Minimum of 20 natural teeth, at least 5 evaluable in each quadrant available
•- Buccal accessible interdental spaces to apply the interdental brush
•- The interdental brushes must fit between at least 4 spaces per quadrant when approached buccally, of these 2 should be interdental spaces involving at least two spaces of the molar area.
•- The other 2 spaces can be between the pre-molars, cuspid and incisors.;The participant is willing during the study:
•- able to give written informed consent
•- to brush with a manual toothbrush for the duration of the study
•- to brush between 2 and 3 hours prior to clinical measurements in the screening-, experimental- and treatment phases
•- refrain from rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash during the study
•- refrain from using any other interdental devices during the study
•- refrain from excessive gum use (using >3 chewing gums daily) during the study

•- Pockets deeper than 5mm (excluding distal of the last molars)
•- Overt dental caries
•- Oral lesions
•- Usage of any interdental device as part of regular daily oral care
•- Removable (partial) dentures
•- Crowns, bridges and implant supported restorations
•- Removable night guard
•- Orthodontic banding (except for lingual retention wire)
•- Oral and/or peri-oral piercings
•- Dental student or dental professional
•- Participation in a clinical study within the previous 30 days ;General health:
•- Medication, except for birth control pills
•- Self-reported pregnancy or breastfeeding
•- Use of antibiotics during the last 3 months
•- Need of antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment
•- Use of anti-inflammatory drugs on a regular basis
•- Evidence of any systemic disease or compromised health condition

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ACTA Dental Research B.V. (ADR)