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Comparative evaluation of manual toothbrushes with flat, zig-zag and criss-cross shaped bristles on mechanical plaque control among participants aged 20-25 years old in Nellore city- A randomized clinical trial

Comparative efficacy with manual toothbrushes with flat, zig-zag and criss-cross shaped bristles on mechanical control among patients aged 20-25 years old in Nellore city- A randomized clinical trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/03/082566
Enrollment
75
Registered
2025-03-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K050- Acute gingivitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Flat Bristle Tooth Brush Zig-Zag Bristle Tooth Brush Criss-Cross Bristle Tooth Brush: frequency: once duration 6 weeks Control Intervention1: Flat Bristle Tooth Brush Zig-Zag Bristle To

Sponsors

Tikkavarapu Manogna Reddy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Good oral health, six tooth excluding third molar in each quadrant with no crowns, orthodontic appliances No oral lesions, No periodontal pocket =3 mm or attachment loss =2 mm

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Moderate to severe gingivitis patients. Any systemic illness Muco -gingival problem Smoking habit Fixed prostheses

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
gingivitisTimepoint: 45 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
plaque scoreTimepoint: 45 days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactTikkavarapu Manogna Reddy

Narayana dental college and hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

drkkmds@yahoo.co.in9885291980

Outcome results

None listed

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