Best type of toothbrush for orthodontic patients Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
Patients are randomised to two groups: intervention and control groups
The intervention group will be instructed to use a powered toothbrush, twice a day for the whole period they are
Sponsors
Queen Mary, University of London (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients aged 12-18 years at start of treatment 2. Upper and lower preadjusted Edgewise appliances 3. Brushing at least once a day 4. Good general health 5. Non-smokers
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Learning difficulties or special needs 2. Poor periodontal health (including the presence of supra and subgingival calculus or periodontal pocketing as determined by BPE codes 2, 3 or 4) 3. Oral prophylaxis in previous 4 weeks 4. Use of antibacterial mouth rinses
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the means of the two groups with respect to the plaque and gingivitis indices at 1, 6, 12 months and at the debond appointment. Levels of decalcification will also be measured at the debond appointment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Whether the results at 1 month can serve as a predictor of how a patients plaque control and gum health will be like, as well as be a forecaster of enamel decalcification at the end of treatment. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed