Supragingival Plaque Removal With and Without Dentifrice: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque
- Sponsor
- Franciscan University Center
- Enrollment
- 24
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Dental plaque
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 12 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of dental biofilm removal by brushing with and without conventional toothpaste. Settings and Design: Twenty-four students aged 17 to 28 years old participated in this randomized clinical trial.
Materials and Methods: Quadrants 1-3 or 2-4 were randomly allocated to the test group (brushing without dentifrice) or control group (brushing with dentifrice). After 72 hours of cessation of oral hygiene, Quigley & Hein (Turesky) plaque index was assessed before and after brushing by a calibrated and blind examiner. Overtime and intergroup comparisons were performed by paired sample t test.
Investigators
Raquel Pippi Antoniazzi
Supragingival Plaque Removal With and Without Dentifrice: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Franciscan University Center
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •students of both genders systemically healthy.
Exclusion Criteria
- •individuals who exhibited gingivitis (presence of gingival bleeding at any site);
- •probing depth \> 3mm and/or attachment loss \>3mm at any site;
- •using orthodontic appliance devices, dental prostheses, dental implants;
- •presence of abrasions, restorations and/or carious lesions at cervical region;
- •individuals who had less than 20 natural teeth.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Dental plaque
Time Frame: Three days
The presence of plaque was determined by Quigley and Hein (QH) (19) modified by Turesky index.