The efficacy of brushing and flossing sequence on plaque

The efficacy of brushing and flossing sequence on interdental plaque reduction in young subjects with intact papilla; cross over clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210803052063N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-11-06

Start date

2021-12-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-29

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Conditions

Dental plaque. Dental caries

Interventions

This is a crossover study that will performed in two phases. At the beginning of each phase, prophylaxis will be performed for the participants for all dental surfaces using golchadent prophylaxis Pas

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 25 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Does not exist crown on teeth Having all their permanent teeth(except third molars) Individuals with a normal unstimulated salivary flow rate Individuals free from cavitated carious lesions Intact papilla at interdental area

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Systemic illness or periodontitis Severe crowding Gingival recession Diastema

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Calculation of dental plaque using modified navy plaque index. Timepoint: The study will be conducted in two phases. On the first day of the first phase of prophylaxis and on the third day of the first phase, the index plate will be recorded. After two weeks, on the first day of the second phase of prophylaxis and on the third day of the second phase, the index plate will be registered. Method of measurement: Modified navy plaque index.	—

Measure

Time frame

Calculation of dental plaque using modified navy plaque index. Timepoint: The study will be conducted in two phases. On the first day of the first phase of prophylaxis and on the third day of the first phase, the index plate will be recorded. After two weeks, on the first day of the second phase of prophylaxis and on the third day of the second phase, the index plate will be registered. Method of measurement: Modified navy plaque index.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFahimeh Ali Akbari

Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

aliakbaryfahimeh977@yahoo.com+98 28 3333 6001

Outcome results

None listed

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