Oral hygiene promotion in patients with fixed dental protheses. A randomised controlled study.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: K05.1; Chronic gingivitis

• Registration Number: DRKS00004570
• Lead Sponsor: Institut für Medizinische PsychologieJustus-Liebig-Universität Gießen

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-11-29
• Study Completion: 2014-04-29
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 97

Inclusion Criteria

At least 4 teeth with fixed protheses; at least four natural teeth without fixed prostheses; understands german;

Exclusion Criteria

acute dental treatment needs; habitual use of a powered tooth brush; pacemaker

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Oral hygiene skills after 6 and 12 weeks assessed via marginal plaque index after thorough oral hygiene

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Oral Hygiene Skills after 6 and 12 weeks assessed via the modified Quigley & Hein Index; ginigvitis assessed via papillary bleeding index