To study the different bristle tip designs and its effect on plaque removal.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Registration Number: CTRI/2020/02/023302
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Sukalkar Shrushti Mahendra

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2020-07-24
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

1.Systemically healthy subjects above the age of 18 years rendering informed consent to participate in the study.

2.28 natural teeth available in the arch excluding the 3rd molars.

3.Good level of oral hygiene by a mean Plaque index (Pl) score < 1 (Sillness & Loe 1967)

4.Subjects with intact periodontium with periodontal attachment loss/ recession <= 2mm and periodontal pockets <= 3mm.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Teeth with non-carious cervical lesions such as abfraction , erosion and abrasion

2.Teeth with endodontic treatment.

3.Teeth that are acid etched or having bonded restorations.

4.Teeth having been subjected to vital/ non vital bleaching

5.Subjects having undergone nonsurgical / surgical periodontal therapy

6.Subjects having fixed orthodontic appliances and splints

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified