Dental Plaque Accumulation, Gingival Bleeding
Conditions
Keywords
waterflosser, superfloss, gingival bleeding, Dental Plaque
Brief summary
Adult orthodontic patients aged 18-30 were included in a randomised, singleblind clinical research using a split-mouth design at a dental clinic. Both theWaterflosser® 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 Waterflosser 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 Waterflosser® and the Super-Floss® water flossers are manufactured by Oral- B.
Interventions
DEVICEWater flosser and super flosser
Participant will use in one area superfloss and the other area waterfloss
DEVICEOrthodontic brush
Participant will use orthodontic brush to brush in the upper/lower quadrant
Sponsors
sudhir rama varma
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Masking description
No masking done
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants with Gingival Bleeding | Through study completion, an average of 1 month | Gingival bleeding scores will be evaluted 0-no gingival bleeding 1. mild gingival bleeding 2. moderate gingival bleeding 3. spontaneous gingival bleeding |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants with Dental Plaque | Through study completion, an average of 1 month | Dental Plaque scores will be evaluated 0-No dental plaque 1. Upto 1/3rd of the tooth surface 2. more than 1/3rd and less than 2/3rd of tooth surface 3. more than 2/3rd of tooth surface |
Countries
United Arab Emirates
Contacts
Primary ContactSudhir Rama Varma, MDS
Outcome results
None listed