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Clinical Trials/CTRI/2018/01/011554
CTRI/2018/01/011554
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Comparative Evaluation of the Plaque Removal Efficacy and Patient Acceptability of the Knotted Floss Technique with Conventional Flossing Technique and Interdental Brushing in Type II Gingival Embrasures â?? A Clinical Crossover Study - KF-2

Dr Aaron F Gomes0 sites0 target enrollmentTBD

Overview

Phase
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Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Not specified
Sponsor
Dr Aaron F Gomes
Status
Not yet recruiting
Last Updated
4 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
TBD
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
4 years ago
Study Type
Interventional

Investigators

Sponsor
Dr Aaron F Gomes

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 1\. have one Type II gingival embrasure in the premolar first molar area.
  • 2\. full mouth Plaque Index score \>\=1\.8 (Silness and Loe 1964\)
  • 3\. full mouth Gingival Index \>\= 1\.0 (Loe and Silness 1963\)
  • 4\. good general health,
  • 5\. have all teeth present in quadrant being tested and opposing quadrant
  • 6\. be available for a 16 week study period,
  • 7\. be ready to abide with the study criteria,
  • 8\. minimum education of grade 12

Exclusion Criteria

  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • 1\. have used in previous 2months oral hygiene aids other than tooth\-brushing like dental flossing, mouthwashes and water jet irrigating systems
  • 2\. habit of unilateral mastication for \>\=2 months,
  • 3\. medical history of diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, pregnancy or requiring any antibiotic prophylaxis,
  • 4\. having drug history in preceding two months of use of antibiotics, hormonal supplements, steroids, non steroidal anti\-inflammatory medications, oral contraceptives or any drug that influence gingival tissue,
  • 5\. taking part in any other clinical or drug trial including taking part in other study groups related to the evaluation of knotted floss technique,
  • 6\. having physical handicap limiting the ability for oral hygiene and effective use of dental floss,
  • 7\. had orthodontic treatment
  • 8\. having gross dental caries
  • 9\. having advanced periodontitis (more than one pocket \>\= 6mm),

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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