Gingival recession, Root caries
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Sunstar Inc.
Sunstar Foundation
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged between 40 and 79 years. Presence of more than 20 natural teeth and gingival recession in at least one tooth. No untreated root caries observed. Regular visits to the Senri Dental Clinic affiliated with the Sunstar Foundation. Written informed consent obtained from participants after explanation by investigators using study information documents.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy or lactation. Current orthodontic treatment. Presence of areas difficult to capture with intraoral scanning (e.g., severe dental crowding). Periodontal surgery within the previous 3 months. Other individuals deemed unqualified by the examining dentist or dental hygienist.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Amount of gingival recession, Root caries | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Age Gender Number of teeth Dental formula Types of oral hygiene tools used daily Toothbrush bristle hardness Tooth brushing time per session Daily tooth brushing frequency Awareness of avoiding excessive brushing force History of orthodontic treatment Presence of daily dry mouth sensation (excluding upon waking or during times of tension) Medication status Report of teeth grinding during sleep Presence of jaw pain or fatigue upon waking Self awareness of gingival recession Dominant hand used for holding toothbrush during brushing Plaque Control Record (PCR) Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) Bleeding On Probing (BOP) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMinami Kondo
Sunstar Inc. Oral care, R&D
Outcome results
None listed