Plaque, Dental
Conditions
Keywords
oral hygiene, Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index, Modified Bass Technique, toothbrush, dental plaque
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of a plaque removal by triple-headed manual toothbrush by comparing changes in Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index. Participants will be divided into two groups and will be made to brush with different designed toothbrushes. The researchers will compare the plaque removal efficiency of the brushes by comparing the changes in the plaque index of the intervention and control groups before and after brushing.
Interventions
PROCEDUREToothbrushing with triple-headed manual toothbrush
Toothbrushing with triple-headed manual toothbrush
PROCEDUREToothbrushing with standard manual toothbrush
Toothbrushing with tstandard manual toothbrush
Sponsors
Ataturk University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* age ranging from 18-60 years; * a minimum of 12 teeth; * participants were wanted to be right-handers when toothbrushing to standardization.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with systemic illnesses or conditions, * smokers and individuals taking any medication that may affect periodontal health were not included in the study. * Individuals who had previously been treated for periodontal disease in the past 6 months were also excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rustogi Modifiye Navy Plaque Index | 1 minute before brushing | The amount of plaque present on the teeth was assessed using a plaque staining agent and graded according to the plaque index system. Higher scores mean a worse outcome. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed