Clinical Efficacy and Patient Acceptance of Metal and Metal-Free Interdental Brushes: A Controlled Prospective Randomized Study
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Gingivitis
- Sponsor
- University of Freiburg
- Enrollment
- 39
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Analysis of the differences between both groups. Measurements in form of Plaque-Index (Quigley und Hein, Tureskey Mod. 1970)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy (Eastman Interdental Bleeding Index, Quigley and Hein) of a novel metal-free interdentalbrush compared to a classig metal-core interdental brush.
Detailed Description
Self-performed interdental cleaning is a crucial element in preventing gingival or periodontal diseases. Interdental cleaning is most efficiently performed through usage of interdental brushes. Commonly used metal-core interdental brushes can harbour the risk of hard tissue damage when used inappropriately.The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction of a novel metal-free interdental brush. This was tested on healthy participants. The control group performed interdental cleaning with a commonly used metal-core interdental brush.
Investigators
Johan Wölber, DDS, Principal investigator
Dr.
University of Freiburg
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •minimum age: 18 years
Exclusion Criteria
- •allergy against one or more parts of the interdental brushes
- •non-treated periodontitis
- •soft-tissue changes of the mucosa
- •orthodontic treatment
- •removable prosthesis
- •pregnancy
- •anticoagulants
- •drugs causing gingivahyperplasia
- •indications for antibiotics
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Analysis of the differences between both groups. Measurements in form of Plaque-Index (Quigley und Hein, Tureskey Mod. 1970)
Time Frame: Beginning and after four weeks of use
Secondary Outcomes
- Eastman Interdental Bleeding Index, questionnaire of patient acceptance(Beginning and after four weeks of use)