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A clinical trial to study the effects of three different methods on flossing habit development

Effect of three different educational methods on flossing habit development -A Cluster randomized study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/04/041844
Enrollment
105
Registered
2022-04-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-05-02

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Cluster randomized study: Turesky Gilmore glickman modification of the Quigley Hein plaque index will be used.Scores will be recorded at baselime, At the end 4th and 8th week of the stu

Sponsors

SDM DENTAL COLLEGE
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Volunteers willing to participate and are available throughout the study. 2.Posses a mobile phone with internet facility.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Physical or mental disability 2. Already having flossing habit 3. Having long span bridge more than 3 unit 4. no orthodontic fixed appliances 5. using any medication that affects gingivitis and plaque Phenytoin, cyclosporine, calcium channel blockers 6. adverse habits like smoking and tobacco chewing 7. wide embraseor spacing 8. severe crowding

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Accumulation of Dental plaque will reduce.Timepoint: 8 weeks—

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Volunteers will develop habit of flossing.Timepoint: 8 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactK S Sreeparvathy

SDM College of dental sciences

shetty.preetha@rediffmail.com9845009979

Outcome results

None listed

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