None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Bamboo Toothbrush: A manual toothbrush made of bamboo with soft nylon bristles, used twice daily for toothbrushing as per standard oral hygiene recommendations.
Control Intervention1: P
Sponsors
Dr. Aruhi Sinha
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged between 18 and 44 years who have at least 20 natural teeth will be included in the study. Participants must be willing to provide informed consent and demonstrate a commitment to complying with the study protocol. They should also agree to follow the prescribed oral hygiene instructions and attend all scheduled follow-up visits as required.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with systemic conditions that may affect oral health, those taking medications known to influence oral health or microbial flora such as antibiotics or corticosteroids, those undergoing orthodontic treatment or using oral appliances will be excluded from the study. Pregnant or lactating women and individuals with active periodontal disease requiring treatment beyond routine oral prophylaxis will also not be eligible to participate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plaque Index Score (Silness and L e Index) Mean reduction in plaque accumulation from baseline to 2 weeks and 4 weeks. Gingival Index Score (L e and Silness Index) Mean reduction in gingival inflammation from baseline to 2 weeks and 4 weeks.Timepoint: Plaque Index Score (Silness and L e Index) Mean reduction in plaque accumulation from baseline to 2 weeks and 4 weeks. Gingival Index Score (L e and Silness Index) Mean reduction in gingival inflammation from baseline to 2 weeks and 4 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Toothbrush Wear Assessment Evaluation of bristle wear and deformation using a standardized wear index at 4 weeks. Microbial Analysis Quantitative assessment of oral microbial load (e.g., Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus spp.) using saliva samples at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks.Timepoint: 2 and 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Aruhi Sinha
Government Dental College & Hospital Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Outcome results
None listed