Status:
COMPLETED
A Comparative Study of Electric Toothbrushes for the Efficacy Plaque Removal and the Effect on Plaque Accumulation and Gingivitis.
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Los Angeles
Conditions:
Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis
Dental Plaque
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
It is well accepted that the greatest contributor to the health of the periodontium and dentition is regular and thorough dental plaque removal, typically by means of adequate toothbrushing. Although ...
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to clinically evaluate the plaque removal efficacy of two electric powered toothbrushes after a single use, as well as the effect on plaque accumulation and gingivitis aft...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Good overall health
- At least 20 teeth present, not including 3rd Molars
- Non-smoker
Exclusion
- Poor manual dexterity or mentally handicap;
- Presence of removable intra-oral prosthesis
- Current orthodontic therapy
- Severe Periodontal condition or caries teeth in need of immediate attention
- Pregnant women
- Subjects that use medications that may effect oral health
- No Systemic diseases/conditions such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease.
- Use of plaque inhibiting toothpaste, mouthwash, interdental flossing in the period of the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 2 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 30 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03416985
Start Date
January 2 2018
End Date
December 30 2018
Last Update
December 24 2019
Active Locations (1)
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UCLA School of Dentistry
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095