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Is Professional Tooth Cleaning Necessary for Managing Gingivitis (Gingival Inflammation) if Subjects Use Intelligent Toothbrushes?
Led by Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University · Updated on 2026-04-24
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
51 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Periodontitis is highly prevalent and develops from plaque-induced gingivitis. Managing gingivitis is key to preventing periodontitis and its complications. Professional mechanical plaque removal (PMPR) with oral hygiene guidance is effective for gingivitis, but large-scale implementation-especially in China-faces challenges such as workforce shortages. Meanwhile, patient compliance with daily oral hygiene remains poor. An optimal oral care regimen featuring an intelligent electric toothbrush (i-Brush) has shown promise in enhancing self-care adherence and efficiency. However, it remains unclear whether PMPR is still necessary when used in conjunction with this optimal oral care regimen. This study aims to verify whether the i-Brush-based regimen is non-inferior to the combination of PMPR and the regimen in improving gingival inflammation in gingivitis and stage I periodontitis.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Is Professional Tooth Cleaning Necessary for Managing Gingivitis (Gingival Inflammation) if Subjects Use Intelligent Toothbrushes?
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 to less than 65 years
- Diagnosed with Gingivitis, Stage I or Localized Stage II Periodontitis
- Have more than 20 teeth
- Agree to use the electronic i-Brush with the Oral-B app
You will not qualify if you...
- Have any systemic disease that may affect periodontal treatment outcomes
- Pregnant or lactating during the study
- Received antibiotics within the previous 3 months
- Received professional periodontal treatment within the previous 3 months
- Currently undergoing orthodontic treatment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China, 200000
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Rui Gao, Phd
CONTACT
M
Maurizio Tonetti, DMD Phd
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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