Gingival recession, exposure of the root surface due to apical migration of the gingival margin, affects a significant amount of the population. Recession can be generalized as the result of destruction of tissue due to inflammatory disease but can also be localized and mulitfactorial of aetiology. Toothbrushing is considered to predispose localized recession. It is also known that toothbrushing can cause gingival abrasion. However, to what extent gingival abrasion caused by toothbrushing is ass
Conditions
Interventions
200 Subjects (100 manual brush users and 100 electric brush users).
Sponsors
ACTA afdeling CPT sectie Parodontologie
in opdracht van ADR; ACTA Dental Research B.V.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. ¡Ý 18 years, ¡Ü 35 years; 2. Systemically healthy; 3. Minimum 5 teeth per quadrant; 4. Continuously use of power and manual brush; 5. Not participate in other oral care study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy or nursing; 2. Active treatment for periodontal disease; 3. Antibiotica usage three months prior to study initiation; 4. No orthodontic appliances; 5. No removable (partial) dentures; 6. Peri- oral piercings; 7. Needing of antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental visit; 8. Any systemic diseases, such as HIV or diabetes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gingival abrasion and gingival recession. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| GI, pocket depth and plaque removal. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactG.A. Weijden, van der
Acedemisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA) Afdeling CPT- Parodontologie Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004
Outcome results
None listed