Effectiveness of Dual Light Therapy Electric Toothbrush vs. Manual Toothbrush on Periodontal Health of Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of different types of toothbrushes on the oral health of orthodontic patients with cleft lip and palate who are undergoing surgery. This study focuses on comparing periodontal health outcomes among patients receiving orthognathic surgery, bone graft surgery, or no surgery. It is a randomized clinical trial involving 189 patients to assess how well these toothbrushes manage gingivitis during the post-surgical period. The study tests three toothbrush types: a manual toothbrush, a sonic toothbrush, and a sonic toothbrush with a dual light feature. Patients are divided into groups based on their surgery type and the toothbrush used. The trial includes patients who are between 6 and 20 years old and are patients at a specialized orthodontic clinic. The study will analyze periodontal health using various indices such as the Plaque Index, Gingival Index, Bleeding on Probing, and Periodontal Probing Depth over 18 weeks with evaluations every six weeks. Participants will be monitored at several time points for periodontal outcomes including gingival inflammation and bleeding. The study collects data through clinical assessments scoring plaque and gingival health. Researchers will also track bleeding and probing depths to measure the effectiveness of each toothbrush type. The total observation period is 18 weeks, during which participants' oral health will be closely assessed and compared across the different treatment groups.

Effectiveness of Dual Light Electric Toothbrush vs. Manual Toothbrush in Orthodontic Patients Undergoing Oral Surgery