Clinical trial comparing the efficacy of interdental oral irrigation devices with interdental brushes in adults with gingivitis

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Oral Health; Interdental biofilm; Gingivitis; Oral Biofilm; Periodontal disease; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001684819
• Lead Sponsor: Sydney Dental Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-12-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 December 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Oral Disease status/ or disease group for study: Embrasure space of 2 or 3. PSR code<=3.
2. Gender: no restrictions
3. Age range: >18 years
4. At least 24 natural teeth
5.Willingness to provide informed consent and willingness to participate and comply with the study requirements.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Women lactating, pregnant or of childbearing potential who are not willing to avoid becoming pregnant during the study.
2.Participants with a history of active periodontal disease with a PSR code of 4.
3.Participants with a history of diabetes, tobacco smoking, xerostomia (dry mouth), any form of chronic inflammatory disease.
4.Participants who have taken antibiotics within the past six weeks.
5.Participants currently experiencing psychological illness or other conditions which may interfere with their ability to understand the study requirements or interfere with their motivation to participate in the study, or the evaluation of the study outcome.
6.As the following medication(s) can have interactive effects and may interfere with the participant’s ability to meet the study requirements, they cannot be administered during the clinical study (anticoagulants, anti-convulsant, immunosuppressants, tricyclic antidepressants)
7. Participants that have a medical condition which inhibits their ability to safely use the OH tools, e.g. multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified