Dental Plaque, Gingival Bleeding
Conditions
Keywords
Dental plaque, Gingival Bleeding, Oral irrigator, waterpik, super floss
Brief summary
Adult orthodontic patients aged 18-30 were included in a randomised, single-blind clinical research using a split-mouth design at a dental clinic. Both the Waterpik® and the Super-Floss® water flossers are manufactured by Oral-B.
Detailed description
In order to reduce gingival inflammation and remove subgingival plaque, oral hygiene therapy is necessary. The available evidence indicates that mechanical plaque control, which patients administer themselves daily, is the most important factor in managing and reducing plaque accumulation. Aim: This research aimed to determine whether Waterpik or Superfloss was more effective in lowering the gingival bleeding score and plaque. Methods: Adult orthodontic patients aged 18-30 were included in a randomised, single-blind clinical research using a split-mouth design at a dental clinic. Both the Waterpik® and the Super-Floss® water flossers are manufactured by Oral-B.
Interventions
DEVICEwater pik
One side of the mouth was flossed with Super Floss® (Oral-B) and the other with Waterpik®.
DEVICESuper floss
One side of the mouth was flossed with Super Floss® (Oral-B) and the other with Waterpik®.
Sponsors
Ajman University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)
Masking description
Randomized trial by lots
Intervention model description
The study comprised 18-35-year-old girls and boys planning orthodontic treatment. Participants had upper right tooth to lower left molar braces, a pocket depth of 3 mm, and had not flossed in 24 hours. Smoking, periodontal disease, missing teeth, voids between teeth in the arch, and systemic disorders disqualified participants.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Participants aged 18-35 years undergoing orthodontic treatment and * systemically healthy without habits
Exclusion criteria
* Participants not undergoing orthodontic treatment and participants undergoing orthodontic treatment in the included age category but with systemic conditions prevalent * missing teeth and * treated previously for periodontal conditions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gingival bleeding | 24 to 72 hours; 24 hours means at baseline and 72 hours is post intervention | Gingival bleeding scores will be evaluted |
| Dental plaque | 24 to 72 hours; 24 hours means at baseline and 72 hours is post intervention | Dental plaque scores will be evaluated |
Countries
United Arab Emirates
Outcome results
None listed