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The efficacy of two manual toothbrushes on plaque and bleeding indices

Comparative evaluation of clinical efficacy of manual Classic and manual Superbrush toothbrushes in plaque removing from the teeth surface of students

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2015051517619N3
Enrollment
30
Registered
2015-06-27
Start date
2013-10-02
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

Plaque and bleeding point indices. Periodontal disease, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: brushing with classic toothbrush. The Classic toothbrush is a simple, straight-forward toothbrush. When used twice daily as part of an overall oral hygiene regime
Prevention
Intervention group 1: brushing with classic toothbrush. The Classic toothbrush is a simple, straight-forward toothbrush. When used twice daily as part of an overall oral hygiene regimen that includes
Intervention group 2: brushing with Superbrush toothbrush. Superbrush is a triple headed brush that cleans three surfaces of the teeth and gum margins simultaneously.

Sponsors

Vice Chancellor for Research, Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
19 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Having at least 20 natural teeth. Exclusion criteria: Systemic disease that may effect the oral condition; caries; pregnancy; history of drug/alcohol abuse; smoking; presence of orthodontic appliances or implants; extensive restorations and periodontitis.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Plaque index. Timepoint: 1st day, 7th day and two week after intervention. Method of measurement: O`Leary plaque index.;Bleeding point index. Timepoint: 1st day, 7th day and two week after intervention. Method of measurement: Periodontal probe.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Sasan Salahi

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Sasan_salahi@yahoo.com+98 34 3211 9023

Outcome results

None listed

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