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Impacts of Oral Irrigation in Orthodontic Patients

Clinical and Biochemical Evaluation Oral Irrigator Effectiveness in Patients Under Orthodontic Treatment

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05562986
Enrollment
30
Registered
2022-10-03
Start date
2018-03-01
Completion date
2018-12-27
Last updated
2022-10-03

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Conditions

Oral Hygiene, Orthodontics, Periodontal Diseases

Keywords

Cytokine(s), Matrix metalloproteinase(s), Orthodontics, Oral hygiene

Brief summary

The present study aimed to investigate clinically the cleaning effectiveness of different treatment modalities, that is, oral irrigator or interdental brush usage addition to routine brushing and examine interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-10, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, MMP-8 levels in gingival crevicular fluid of orthodontic patients. The null hypothesis was that oral irrigators would be effective compared to interdental brush in the oral care of individuals who are orthodontic patients.

Detailed description

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of oral irrigator (OI) with interdental brush (IB) clinically and biochemically in orthodontic patients. Thirty patients were randomly divided into two equal groups; patients using OI in addition to manuel brushing (OI-group), patients using IB in addition to manual brushing (IB-group). Study was planned as randomized, single-blind, parallel-design. Periodontal indexes were recorded clinically and interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-10, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, MMP-8 levels in gingival crevicular fluid were evaluated biochemically. After baseline examinations \[Silness-Löe plaque index(PI), Löe-Silness gingival index(GI), probing pocket depth(PPD), clinical attachment level(CAL), bleeding on probing(BOP)\], initial periodontal therapy was completed using full-mouth disinfection method. The data was collected in the baseline, 2nd, 4th and 8th weeks. The hypothesis of our study is that oral irrigators may be effective in oral care of orthodontic patients because of the ease of use.

Interventions

Prior to GCF (gingival crevicular fluid) sampling, supragingival plaque was removed by sterile curets and, after air drying, the surfaces were isolated by cotton rolls. Filter paper strips (periopaper, proflow Inc., Amityville, NewYork, USA) were placed in sulcus for 30s. Care was taken not to avoid mechanical trauma and strips contaminated with blood or saliva were discarded. The absorbed GCF volume was estimated by a calibrated instrument (periotron 8000, proflow Inc., Amityville, NY, USA). Then, the strips were sealed into sterile tubes before freezing at -80 0C. The readings were converted to an actual volume (μl) by reference to the standard curve.

Sponsors

Ondokuz Mayıs University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

Thirty patients were randomly divided into two equal groups; patients using OI in addition to manuel brushing (OI-group), patients using IB in addition to manual brushing (IB-group). Study was planned as randomized, single-blind, parallel-design. Periodontal indexes were recorded clinically and interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-10, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1, MMP-8 levels in gingival crevicular fluid were evaluated biochemically. After baseline examinations \[Silness-Löe plaque index(PI), Löe-Silness gingival index(GI), probing pocket depth(PPD), clinical attachment level(CAL), bleeding on probing(BOP)\], initial periodontal therapy was completed using full-mouth disinfection method. The data was collected in the baseline, 2nd, 4th and 8th weeks.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Being over 12 years old. * Having at least 20 permanent teeth with bands or brackets. * Finished phase I periodontal treatment. * Bleeding below 10% during probing. * No pocket depth of more than 5 mm. * Not receiving any treatment other than orthodontic treatment during the study. * Absence of removable or fixed prosthetic restorations. * Absence of any systemic disease (hepatic, renal, hematologic, cardiovascular). * Agreeing not to use any non-study mouthwash throughout the study.

Exclusion criteria

* Performing poor cooperation. * Having diseases associated with bacteriemia. * Used antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for any purpose for a long time. * Having diabetes. * Smoking habits. * Having a physical or mental problem that affects manual dexterity. * Using medication that could affect gingival health (such as dilantin, calcium channel blocker, cyclosporine, and anticoagulant).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
GCF (gingival crevicular fluid) level of IL-1β as a marker of gingival inflammationthrough study completion, an average of 1 yearElevated levels of IL-1β in GCF have been associated with the destructive changes that occur in the inflamed human gingiva, is a proinflammatory cytokine.
GCF (gingival crevicular fluid) level of IL-10 as a marker of gingival inflammationthrough study completion, an average of 1 yearIL-10 plays an important role as a stop signal in suppressing the immune and inflammatory response by being released from periodontal tissues, thus trying to limit the spread and severity of the disease. It is an anti-inflammatory cytokine. It is reported that the level of GCF IL-10 is increased in inflamed areas.
GCF (gingival crevicular fluid) level of MMP-1 as a marker of gingival inflammationthrough study completion, an average of 1 yearOne of the MMPs, MMP-1, is generally expressed by fibroblasts, endothelial cells, keratinocytes, monocytes/macrophages, chondrocytes, and osteoblasts, and is a key regulator in connective tissue remodeling. In addition to gingivitis, there is a significant increase in MMP-1 levels in the GCF during the active periods of periodontitis.
GCF (gingival crevicular fluid) level of MMP-8 as a marker of gingival inflammationthrough study completion, an average of 1 yearHigh concentration of MMP-8 is associated with tissue destruction and severity of periodontal disease. It is known to be secreted from inflammatory cells such as neutrophils and macrophages.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026