A clinical study on evaluation of a novel power toothbrush in eliminating dental plaque

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Gingivitis, dental plaque; Oral Health

• Registration Number: ISRCTN91314641
• Lead Sponsor: Zhejiang Chinese Medical University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2016-07-01
• Study Start: 2018-03-22
• Last Update Posted: 15 March 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 21

Inclusion Criteria

Current inclusion criteria as of 24/02/2021:
1. In good general health
2. Right-handedness
3. University students (not dental students)
4. Mouth opening over three fingers
5. Teeth number 1 to 6 exist in each quadrant

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Previous inclusion criteria from 04/08/2020 to 24/02/2021:

1. In good general health
2. Right-handedness
3. University students
4. Enough mouth opening and lingual frenulum to let the oral cavity contain an orthodontic photograph mirror
5. A minimum of 6 teeth in each quadrant

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Previous inclusion criteria:

1. Aged from 18 to 22 years old
2. Normal lingual frenulum to let the oral cavity contain a dental mirror
3. A minimum of 6 teeth in each quadrant
4. In good general health

Exclusion Criteria

Current inclusion criteria as of 24/02/2021:
1. Inability to participate due to severe diseases
2. Cardiovascular diseases
3. Blood disease (hemophilia, pernicious anemia)
4. Hypertension
5. Metabolic diseases (diabetes mellitus)
6. Renal insufficiency
7. Infectious diseases (hepatitis A/B/C, HIV)
8. Seizure or neurological disorders
9. Need antibiotic prophylaxis due to immunosuppression or endocarditis; addiction (alcohol, drugs)
10. Allergic to toothpaste or other materials used in this study
11. Pregnancy
12. Presence of dental (carious lesion with cavity) and/or periodontal diseases (periodontal probing depth >3.5 mm
with CPI probe)
13. Having taken antibiotics in the preceding 2 weeks
14. Having a crown, implant, or orthodontic appliances

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Previous exclusion criteria:
1. Taken antibiotics in the preceding 2 weeks
2. Participants having a crown, implant or orthodontic appliances
3. Drinking alcohol or smoking tobacco within 4 hours before the experiment
4. Performing any oral hygiene care in the 12 hours before the visit, including brushing their teeth, chewing gum or using dental floss. In that period only small sips of water were allowed

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified