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A study to assess the use of an electric tooth brushing kit to reduce dental plaque and gum disease in teenagers undergoing an orthodontic treatment

A clinical evaluation to compare a power toothbrush kit to a manual toothbrush in the reduction of plaque and gingivitis among a teenager population with fixed orthodontic appliances

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN18251395
Enrollment
60
Registered
2022-07-04
Start date
2022-08-29
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-08-28

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Conditions

Evidence of dental plaque and gingivitis Oral Health

Interventions

Sponsors

Procter & Gamble (United States)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Give written informed consent (including her/his guardians) and be given a signed copy of the Informed Consent form 2. Have fixed orthodontic appliances in both dental arches 3. Aged between 13 and 19 years old and typically use a manual toothbrush 4. Minimum of 16 natural teeth (excluding third molars) with facial and lingual scorable surfaces 5. Whole mouth average Baseline TQHPI score of 1.75 6. Mild to moderate gingivitis with a range of 10% to 70% bleeding sites 7. General good health as determined by the Investigator/designee based on a review/update of their medical history 8. No participation in any other oral care study for the duration of this study 9. Agree to return for scheduled visits and follow the study procedures 10. Agree to refrain from the use of any non-study oral hygiene products (Exception: floss if they are currently using) for the duration of the study 11. Agree to delay any elective dentistry, including dental prophylaxis, until the completion of the study and to report any non-study dentistry received during the course of this study 12. Refrain from brushing their teeth or from performing any other oral hygiene procedure anytime within the 12 hours prior to all visits and agree to follow these same restrictions prior to all visits 13. Refrain from medicated lozenges, breath mints, eating, drinking*, chewing gum and using tobacco for at least 4 hours prior to this visit and agree to follow these same restrictions prior to all visits. *(Allowed small sips of water up until 45 minutes prior to their appointments.).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. A condition requiring the need for antibiotic premedication prior to dental procedures 2. Severe periodontal disease, including but not limited to, purulent exudates, generalized mobility, and/or severe recession 3. Teeth that are grossly carious, fully crowned, or extensively restored 4. Active treatment for the following conditions: 4.1. Periodontitis 4.2. Cancer 4.3. Seizure disorder 5. Taking an antibiotic or using a chlorhexidine mouth rinse any time within the previous 2 weeks 6. Having dental prophylaxis any time within the previous 4 weeks 7. Have any of the following: 7.1. Removable partial dentures 7.2. Peri/oral piercings 7.3. A pacemaker or other implanted device 8. Oral/gum surgery within the previous two months 9. A disease or condition that could possibly interfere with examination/procedures or with the subject’s safe completion of this study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Dental plaque (pre-brushing) measured by Turesky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index at baseline, week 6 and week 12

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Gingival inflammation measured by Löe Silness Gingival Index at baseline, week 6 and week 12

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

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