Caries
Conditions
Keywords
caries, primary molars, plaque, toothbrushing
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of cross-toothbrushing technique compared with anteroposterior and biofilm removal and control of caries lesions in first permanent molars.
Detailed description
220 children between 5-7 years with at least one permanent molar erupting will be selected, with a maximum score of ICDAS 3. These children will be randomly allocated into two groups according to the technique adopted. The teeth will be evaluated by ICDAS, laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent), QLF and subtraction radiography at baseline and after 15 days, 3, 6, 9,12,18,24 months.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALmodified toothbrush with multilevel filaments
After the allocation of patients in this group they were instructed to brush their first molars erupt with the brushing technique anteroposterior.
BEHAVIORALcross toothbrushing
Children allocated to the group multi-bristled brush will be modified compared to the results of the group cross toothbrushing technique
Sponsors
University of Sao Paulo
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 7 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* erupting primary permanent molar
Exclusion criteria
* caries ( ICDAS 4,5 and 6), * enamel defects, * sealant, * restoration
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| dental caries | 24 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| dental plaque | 24 months | Dental plaque accumulation after short and long term analysis |
Countries
Brazil
Outcome results
None listed