Oral Hygiene
Conditions
Keywords
Electromagnetic Fields, Oral Hygiene
Brief summary
to evaluate the influence of radiofrequency based toothbrush (Silk'n toothwave)on the accumulation of the calculus
Detailed description
Calculus is a white-brownish layer with various levels of stiffness, which accumulates on teeth and is formed by the mineralization of dental plaque. Thus, maintaining oral hygiene and adhering to maintenance programs keep low levels of plaque and calculus. The electromagnetic field is known for bone healing by lessening osteoclast activity, improving osteoid formation, and stimulating angiogenesis. Furthermore, the electromagnetic field has an antimicrobial effect. Electric toothbrushes have shown a statistical reduction in plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation. Previous studies have shown that Silk'n Toothwave results in less plaque accumulation and calculus formation, in addition to stain removal and teeth whitening. Study aim: to asses the effect of the electromagnetic field in a tooth brush (Silk'n Toothwave) on calculus accumulation and gingival parameters.
Interventions
DEVICESilk'n Toothwave
patients will receive a non-surgical treatment which will include oral hygiene instructions, calculus removal with ultrasonic and manual instruments. At the end of the meeting they will be provided with a toothbrush which is based on a radiofrequency technology.
Sponsors
Rambam Health Care Campus
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Intervention model description
Experimental: Silk'n Toothwave
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Male or female patient aged 20-85 Years old * Subject must have voluntarily signed the informed consent form before any study related action * Presence of gingival inflammation (Gingival Index by Silness and Loe 1969) * Presence of plaque on clinical crowns (calculation of area) * Supportive periodontal therapy (with ultra-sonic and manual devices) on a regular basis with a 3-month interval with a minimum of 3 times in a row prior to T0 (baseline) * Compliance with study schedules and arrival at study visits
Exclusion criteria
* A systemic or pharmacological condition that can affect the healing of soft or hard tissue in the rest of the teeth or implants such as cyclosporine, calcium channel blockers * Pregnant or lactating women (\*If Male Please write N/A). * Heavy smokers (more than 10 cigarettes per day). * Patients with a pacemaker that do not allow the use of an ultrasonic device. * Patient with an active periodontal disease (may undergo periodontal treatment as required and not completed as part of the study if it can be included in the study). * Systemic condition requiring prophylactic antibiotics. * Patients taking NSAIDS for prolonged period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Plaque score % | baseline (T0), after 4 weeks (T1), after 12 weeks (Tf) | to estimate the presence of plaque and its accumulation on the tooth surface of anterior mandibular incisors |
| Change in Calculus ratio % | baseline (T0), after 4 weeks (T1), after 12 weeks (Tf) | to estimate the percentage of calculus on the lingual aspect of anterior mandibular incisors using ImageJ software |
| Change in Free gingival margin color (CEILAB color space) | baseline (T0), after 4 weeks (T1), after 12 weeks (Tf) | the color of the gingiva will be measured with the software Adobe photoshop and will be calculated with CIELAB color space. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Probing depth mm | baseline (T0), after 4 weeks (T1), after 12 weeks (Tf) | to measure the pocket depths around the anterior mandibular incisors |
| Subject satisfaction questionnaire | 4 weeks (T1), after 12 weeks (Tf) | the questionnaire includes 4 questions: satisfaction, convenience, improvement in oral hygiene and the quality of brushing |
| Bleeding on probing Yes/No | baseline (T0), after 4 weeks (T1), after 12 weeks (Tf) | to document the presence or absence of bleeding of the dental pocket after probing |
| Recession mm | baseline (T0), after 4 weeks (T1), after 12 weeks (Tf) | to measure the discrepancy (if existent) between the cementoenamel junction and the free gingival margin in the buccal aspect of the anterior mandibular incisors |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed