Tooth Plaque
Conditions
Keywords
Toothbrushing technique, modified bass method, horizontal brushing technique
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to determine mean plaque scores to compare the effectiveness after using modified bass and horizontal brushing technique in undergraduate dental students. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * Modified bass method is less effective than the horizontal brushing technique for plaque removal in undergraduate dental students * Modified bass method is more effective than the horizontal brushing technique for plaque in undergraduate dental students. Participants will check plaque scores with the help of probe and disclosing agents after applying both techniques in a separate quadrant on the same subject. Researchers will compare modified bass and a horizontal brushing technique to see which one is reliable and more effective.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Dental students between the ages of 19-24; irrespective of gender * Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Students undergoing orthodontic treatment * Students having periodontal pocket * Students who underwent scaling less or equal to 3 months ago
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Plaque Index | 24 weeks | 0-3 (0=Excellent, 3=Poor) |
Countries
Pakistan