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Comparison of dental microbial plaque removal using four common manual toothbrushes in Iran

Clinical comparison of professional tooth brushing in dental microbial plaque removal using four common manual toothbrushes in Iran

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201105145570N5
Enrollment
12
Registered
2011-12-15
Start date
2008-01-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

normal periodontium. other periodontal disease

Interventions

Intervention 1: professional tooth brushing using Butler 411 toothbrush (the patients were asked to refuse tooth brushing for 72 hours). Intervention 2: professional tooth brushing using Oral-B plus t
Treatment - Other
professional tooth brushing using Butler 411 toothbrush (the patients were asked to refuse tooth brushing for 72 hours)
professional tooth brushing using Oral-B plus toothbrush (the patients were asked to refuse tooth brushing for 72 hours)
professional tooth brushing using Oral-B cross action toothbrush (the patients were asked to refuse tooth brushing for 72 hours)
professional tooth brushing using Oral-B pulsar toothbrush (the patients were asked to refuse tooth brushing for 72 hours)

Sponsors

Dental school of Guilan University of medical sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
22 Years to 26 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age 22-26 years; normal periodontium; absence of any systemic disease or drug consumption. Exclusion criteria: presence of systemic disease; presence of gingivitis, periodontitis or gingival enlargement; smoking; presence of dental prosthesis and orthodontic appliances; dental-skelrtal abnormalities which affect application of toothbrushes.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Dental plaque. Timepoint: immediately after professional tooth brushing. Method of measurement: plaque index.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Elham Fakhari

Dental school of Isfahan University of medical sciences

fakhari_85@yahoo.com+98 31 1792 2870

Outcome results

None listed

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