None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Chewable toothbrush: Dental plaque removal
period of 7 days
Control Intervention1: Manual tooth brush: Fones method of brushing
Period of 7 days
Sponsors
Dr Devalaraju Meghana
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 8 to 12 who are visually impaired. 2. Children who are capable of chewing. 3. All four first permanent molars, as well as maxillary and mandibular incisors, are present. 4. Consent from the parent or guardian
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Any child who uses an oral hygiene tool in addition to regular teeth brushing. 2. Use of chlorhexidine mouthwash by a child . 3. Antimicrobial medication consumption in the previous four weeks. 4. A child with a debilitating systemic disease, such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, TMJ disorders, and associated syndromes. 5. A child who is allergic to any ingredient in a chewable toothbrush . 6. Children that are uncooperative or unwilling to participate in the study will be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Plaque removal efficiency of chewable tooth brush in institutionalised visually impaired children. 2. Reduction salivary S. mutans counts in institutionalised visually impaired children using chewable tooth brushTimepoint: 7 days and 14 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient acceptance of chewable brush over manual toothbrushTimepoint: 15 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Devalaraju Meghana
KVG Dental College & Hospital
Outcome results
None listed