Effect of brushing with the non-dominant hand versus the dominant hand on gingival index and dental plaque

Phase 3

• Conditions: Gingival index and dental plaque.; Chronic gingivitis, plaque induced; K05.10

• Registration Number: IRCT20120215009014N518
• Lead Sponsor: Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 22 July 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 65

Inclusion Criteria

Age 18 to 35 years;
Student of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences;

Exclusion Criteria

Smoking;
Having an orthodontic appliance or a fixed or mobile prosthesis;
Taking antibiotics or antiseptic mouthwash

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The amount of dental plaque. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one and three weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: By clinical examination.;Gingival index. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one and three weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: By clinical examination.