Effect of brushing with the non-dominant hand versus the dominant hand on gingival index and dental plaque

Effect of brushing with the non-dominant hand versus the dominant hand on gingival index and dental plaque: a clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N518

Enrollment

Registered

2024-06-29

Start date

2024-09-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-07-22

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Conditions

Gingival index and dental plaque. Chronic gingivitis, plaque induced

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Brushing with the non-dominant hand using an Oral B medium toothbrush at least once a day for two weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: Brushing with the dominant h

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 35 years; Student of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Smoking; Having an orthodontic appliance or a fixed or mobile prosthesis; Taking antibiotics or antiseptic mouthwash

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The amount of dental plaque. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one and three weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: By clinical examination.;Gingival index. Timepoint: Before the intervention and one and three weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: By clinical examination.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mahsa Hadian

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

mmahsa.hadian27@gmail.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

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