Quantification of plaque amounts using plaque indices
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: In this study, plaque from each patient is stained and examined at three different time points: habitual plaque (baseline), after 72 hours without oral hygiene measures (T1), after thorough t
Sponsors
MZ ZMK Philipps Universität Marburg
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Informed consent, complete dentition (except wisdom teeth), without extensive restorations on vestibular and oral smooth surfaces.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Intolerance to the materials used (Mira-2-Ton® solution: sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, C. 45410, C. 42090; OptraGate lip retractor: styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene), cavitated caries, fillings with defects on the surface to be examined, which favour plaque retention, tooth malformations, gaps between teeth and gingival recessions of more than 1/3 of the root length, fixed orthodontic appliances (retainers are allowed), physical or mental limitations of any kind that affect the performance of oral hygiene measures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Projection of the grid onto all tooth surfaces. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Subsequent evaluation of the various plaque indices and planimetric evaluation of all tooth surfaces. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactKatja Jung
MZ ZMK Philipps Universität Marburg
Outcome results
None listed