Plaque, Dental
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the water jet in removing dental plaque around the orthodontic braces in adolescents.
Detailed description
The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of the water jet in removing dental plaque around the orthodontic braces compared to manual toothbrush in adolescents. The null hypothesis was that no significant difference would be noted between the Water Jet and manual toothbrush in removing dental plaque around the orthodontic braces. Such studies provide another dental care tools for maintaining oral hygiene among orthodontic patients.
Interventions
DEVICEWater Jet
The water jet works by directing a stream of water towards the gap between your teeth. The stream of water helps to loosen and remove plaque and food particles stuck in this area.
DEVICEManual toothbrush
Manual toothbrush: The patients were taught to use the modified vertical method, and the patient brushed the teeth of the upper and lower jaws using traditional toothbrushes (Diamond, JolleyDent, Damascus, Syria), and anti-plaque toothpaste (Elgydium, UniPharma Co., Ltd, Ashrafiyat Sahnaya, Syria).
Sponsors
Damascus University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
11 Years to 15 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Healthy children. 2. Children aged 11 to 15 years. 3. Children who did not receive any fluoride treatment in the dental clinic. 4. Patients who had orthodontic braces at least on the anterior segment of the upper and lower jaws.
Exclusion criteria
1\. Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) patients.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Orthodontic Plaque Index | First assessment time: one day before the commencement of the trial. Second assessment time: four months after the commencement of orthodontic treatment | The plaque accumulation is measured using the Orthodontic Plaque Index (OPI) Dental plaque is going to be disclosed using a disclosing solution (Mira-2-Ton®, Hager & Werken GmbH & Co. KG, Duisburg, Germany) after the last brushing then immediately after cleansing. The dentition is divided into sextants, and the highest score of plaque accumulation per sextant is going to be assigned. The OPI for a patient was determined by calculating the average. |
Countries
Syria
Outcome results
None listed