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To check the removal of plaque from tooth surface using battery operated and regular tooth brushes in children when used by parents.

To Compare the Efficacy of Parental Brushing Using Powered Versus Manual Tooth Brush in Removal of Plaque in the Age Group of 3-5 Years. - MAPP

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/05/018993
Enrollment
20
Registered
2019-05-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Powered tooth brushes: Powered tooth brushes will be used twice to brush the teeth of the children of age 3-5 years by the parents for two minutes. Control Intervention1: Manual tooth

Sponsors

Dr Pooja MP
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children in the age group of 3-5 years 2. Good general health 3. Having 12 scorable facial and lingual surfaces 4. Written informed consents from the patient

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Children having condition that could interfere with study participation. 2. Children requiring emergency dental treatment. 3. The participant who have used antibiotics within 2 weeks prior to the first study visit. 4. The participant who have received oral prophylaxis seven days prior to first study visit. 5. Parents with physical or intellectual disability.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Powered tooth brush causes more plaque removal when compared to manual tooth brushTimepoint: 2 days,4 days,6 days and 8 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluation of plaque removal following manual tooth brush and powered tooth brush. Timepoint: 2 days,4 days,6 days and 8 days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Arathi Rao

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore

arathi.rao@manipal.edu9845242079

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026