Dental Plaque
Conditions
Keywords
U shaped toothbrush, Traditional toothbrush, Plaque removal, Oral hygiene, Pre-schooled children
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a U-shaped toothbrush in removing plaque in preschool children which can be a simple, acceptable, and effective way to remove plaque in children in order to improve their oral health in the absence of parental supervision. Children accepted in the study will be randomly divided into two groups: The traditional toothbrush group and the U-shaped toothbrush group, All children aged four to five years will have their plaque assessed with the Turesky Modified Quigley Hein Index (TMQH)
Detailed description
This study will evaluate the effectiveness U-shaped toothbrush in removing plaque and improving oral health. Children were randomly assigned to one of the following groups: Group A: children in this group will use a traditional brush first to clean their teeth then will use U shaped brush later. Group B: children in this group will use a U-shaped brush first to clean their teeth then will use a traditional brush later The plaque will be assessed by a blinded evaluator using the Turesky Modified Quigley Hein index (TMQH) in both groups at 4 different times(T0): before brush (T1): after brush (T2): a week after use (T3): a month of use The toothbrush will be changed after one month of use.
Interventions
OTHERTraditional toothbrush group
Children in this group will use a traditional brush with a traditional toothpaste first to clean their teeth then after 30 days they will use a U shaped brush with a traditional toothpaste for another 30 days.
OTHERU shaped toothbrush group
Children in this group will use a U shaped brush with a traditional toothpaste first to clean their teeth then after 30 days they will use a traditional brush with a traditional toothpaste for another 30 days.
Sponsors
Damascus University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to 5 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Medically free children. Complete temporary occlusion (no missing temporary teeth). The parents' approval for the child to enter the study.
Exclusion criteria
Children with limited ability to communicate. Children with motor disabilities.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changing in plaque index | Plaque index will be measured before brushing (T0) and after brushing in both groups on the first day (T1), a week after use (T2), and after a month of use (T3) with each toothbrush | 0 No plaque,1 Isolated flecks of plaque at the gingival margin, 2 A continuous band of plaque up to 1mm at the gingival margin, 3 Plaque greater than 1mm in width and covering up to one third of the tooth surface, 4 Plaque covering from one thirds to two thirds of the tooth surface, and 5 Plaque covering more than two thirds of the tooth surface |
Countries
Syria
Outcome results
None listed