Comparing the effect of small brushes specially designed to clean between teeth on the health of supporting structures of the teeth
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Periodontal problemsOral Health
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN24498365
- Lead Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
- Brief Summary
2021 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32458074/ results (added 28/05/2020)
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 10
Inclusion Criteria
1. = 35 years of age at time of periodontal therapy start
2. No history of periodontal therapy
3. No physical or mental impairment
4. No medication influencing saliva flow
5. No special dietary restrictions
Exclusion Criteria
1. Presented with oral diseases other than periodontal disease
2. Suffered systemic diseases that could influence the outcome of therapy (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes mellitus)
3. Not using an electric toothbrush from the same brand
4. Did not have four interdental spaces eligible for the used interdental brushes
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Plaque index measured using site-specific plaque index at baseline and 8-weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <br> 1. Probing pocket depth measured using periodontal probe at baseline and 8-weeks<br> 2. Bleeding on probing measured by visual inspection at baseline and 8-weeks<br> 3. Plaque control record (PCR) measured using visual inspection at baseline and 8-weeks<br> 4. Approximal plaque index (API) measured using visual inspection at baseline and 8-weeks<br> 5. Papillary bleeding index (PBI) measured using visual inspection at baseline and 8-weeks<br>