Comparison of Two Interdental Cleaners
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Gingivitis
- Registration Number
- NCT03047759
- Lead Sponsor
- All Sum Research Center Ltd.
- Brief Summary
Comparison of Two interdental cleaning devices on plaque removal, gingivitis and bleeding.
- Detailed Description
This study measured plaque accumulation, bleeding on probing and gingivitis using the Rustogi Modification of the Navy Plaque Index, BOP and Modified Gingival Index at baseline, 2-weeks and 4-weeks.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 70
Inclusion Criteria
- Healthy adult
- Non smoker
- Available for 4-weeks
- Able to provide written informed consent.
- Minimum of 20 natural teeth.
- Minimum requirement for plaque, gingivitis and bleeding.
Exclusion Criteria
- Medical condition
- No antibiotics within 6 months of study start
- Not on any medication (impact oral health).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Bleeding upon probing 4 weeks Bleeding upon probing
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gingivitis 4 weeks Modified Gingival \\index
Plaque 4 weeks Rustogi Modification of the Navy Plaque Index
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