A Meta-analysis Comparing Toothbrushes on Plaque Removal and Gingival Health

Completed

• Conditions: Gingivitis; Dental Plaque

• Registration Number: NCT05594004
• Lead Sponsor: Procter and Gamble

Brief Summary

The aim of this analysis was to compare gingivitis- and plaque-reduction efficacy from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to six months long evaluating oscillating-rotating, sonic, and manual toothbrushes

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-04-01
• Primary Completion: 2022-07-29
• Study Completion: 2022-07-29
• Status Verified: 2022-10
• Study First Submitted: 2022-10-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-10-21
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-10-21
• Study First Posted: 2022-10-26
• Last Update Posted: 2022-10-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 2929

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dental Plaque Scores	Up to 6 months (26 weeks)	Change from baseline as measured by mean plaque score reduction from baseline (via Turesky's Modification of Quigley-Hein index, or Rustogi Modified Navy Plaque Index).
Number of Bleeding Sites	Up to 6 months (26 weeks)	Change from baseline as measured on number of bleeding sites ( via gingival bleeding index, Loe Silness index, Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI), Papillary bleeding index or Mazza gingival index).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Multiple Study Locations; 🇺🇸 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States