Effectiveness of Toothbrushing Techniques in Plaque Removal and Caries Lesion Control
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Caries
- Interventions
- Behavioral: cross toothbrushingBehavioral: modified toothbrush with multilevel filaments
- Registration Number
- NCT01501357
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
- Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of cross-toothbrushing technique compared with anteroposterior and biofilm removal and control of caries lesions in first permanent molars.
- Detailed Description
220 children between 5-7 years with at least one permanent molar erupting will be selected, with a maximum score of ICDAS 3. These children will be randomly allocated into two groups according to the technique adopted. The teeth will be evaluated by ICDAS, laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent), QLF and subtraction radiography at baseline and after 15 days, 3, 6, 9,12,18,24 months.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 220
Inclusion Criteria
- erupting primary permanent molar
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Exclusion Criteria
- caries ( ICDAS 4,5 and 6),
- enamel defects,
- sealant,
- restoration
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description cross toothbrushing cross toothbrushing Children will brush with cross toothbrushing. multilevel filaments toothbrush modified toothbrush with multilevel filaments Children will brush with anteroposterior toothbrushing and a modified toothbrush (multilevel filaments)
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method dental caries 24 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method dental plaque 24 months Dental plaque accumulation after short and long term analysis
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Universidade de São Paulo
🇧🇷São Paulo, Brazil